On 12 December 2019 elections are being held to elect MPs for the Parliamentary constituencies of Chatham and Aylesford, Gillingham and Rainham, and Rochester and Strood.
Nomination papers, guidance and important dates for candidates
If you wanted to stand as a candidate, the deadline to return candidate nomination papers was Thursday 14 November at 4pm.
Download candidate nomination papers.
Download guidance for prospective candidates.
Election timetable
Here are some of the important dates in the statutory timetable for the elections:
| Activity | Statutory deadline |
|---|---|
| Publication of the Notices of Election that start the formal election period | Friday 8 November |
| Start of period for delivery of nomination papers between 10am and 4pm daily (except weekends and bank holidays) | From Monday 11 November |
| Last date for the delivery of nomination papers | Thursday 14 November at 4pm |
| List of candidates standing in the General Election published | Thursday 14 November at 5pm |
| Last date for receipt of applications to register in time to vote in the elections | Tuesday 26 November |
| Last date for receipt of new applications for a postal vote (or to amend an existing postal vote) for the elections | Tuesday 26 November at 5pm |
| Last date for receipt of applications to appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf | Wednesday 4 December at 5pm |
| Election day | Thursday 12 December, 7am to 10pm |