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Election Day: What to Expect

If the idea of walking into a polling station makes you feel a bit nervous, please know that you are not alone. Here’s what to expect on election day. It’s a completely new experience for many, and it is natural to worry about ‘getting it wrong’. The good news is that the process is designed […]

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Dealing with Pressure from Family to Vote a Certain Way

Election time often means more conversations about politics at home, and you might feel pressure to vote a certain way. Remember, your vote is your own! You might hear your parents, guardians, or wider family talking about a specific party as if it’s the only option. Sometimes, they might even expect you to vote the […]

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Talking Politics with Friends

How to handle different political opinions without ruining your friendship As an election gets closer, you might find yourself talking about politics more often. It’s common for friends to discuss who they’re planning to vote for or what they think about the current issues. Sometimes, these chats are easy and interesting. Other times, things can […]

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What to Expect from Campaigners in the Run-Up to the Senedd Election

As the Senedd election approaches, you’ll probably notice a lot more activity from political parties. Campaigners are all working to convince you to give them your vote. You might see information coming through your postbox, people knocking on your door, or lots of posts on social media. It can feel a little intense, but it […]

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Choosing Who to Vote For in the Senedd Election

How to decide which party gets your vote in the Senedd election Deciding who to vote for can feel daunting, especially with so many different people and parties wanting your support. It’s okay if you don’t know where to start or feel a little unsure about the whole process. You definitely don’t need to be […]

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How to Contact a Local MP or MS About an Issue that Matters to You

Getting involved in how Wales and the UK are run is important. Elected representatives need to know what people think. Your local Member of Parliament (MP) or Member of the Senedd (MS) works for you. You can contact them about local problems, bigger issues in Wales and the UK, or the world. Who can you […]

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16 and 17 year-olds allowed to vote in the next General Election

In the next General Election around 1.5 million 16 and 17-year-olds will be eligible to vote. It is the biggest change to voting rights since the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 in 1969. Why was this change introduced? Many supporters of this change say that it is a matter of fairness. At […]

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Have Your Say: Register To Vote

Voting in your local authority elections is an important and powerful way to get your voice heard about issues that affect you and your community. If you’re aged 16 or above by 5th May 2022, you’ll be able to vote in these elections. What are the local elections? The next Welsh local elections are being […]

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What Are Your Options on Election Day?

So you’ve registered to vote but do you know what you’re actually voting for on Election Day? We take a look at what options you’ll have on your ballot papers on 6th May in the Senedd and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections. If you’ve registered to vote then you’ll get a poll card in the […]

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DON’T FORGET – Register To Vote

The Senedd elections this year is a historic one as it will be the first time that 16 and 17 year olds have the right to vote. But if you’ve never voted before, you might not be aware that you need to register to vote beforehand, otherwise you won’t have a voice in the polls […]

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Voting in the Senedd Elections: What, Why and How?

If you’re over 16 by the 6th of May then you’ll be the first people in Wales to be allowed to vote under the age of 18. We’ll take a look at reasons to vote, how to do it and what the Senedd actually does. Do you sometimes think, “What’s the point in voting?” Maybe […]

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Why should I bother voting?

What does the government do for young people anyway? Politicians know that most young people don’t vote in general elections and this probably makes them less likely to do things for us. Compare that with a massive turnout of 78% for people aged 65 and over, and you begin to see why politicians, rightly or wrongly, […]