16/06/2026
How to vote in both Aberdeen by-elections.
Residents should be aware there are several differences in voting in the two forthcoming by-elections – Aberdeen South for an MP on 18 June 2026, and George Street/Harbour to be an Aberdeen City Councillor on 25 June 2026.
The main differences are:
-photo ID is required for Aberdeen South as a UK Parliamentary election but not for George Street/Harbour;
-the minimum age for voting in Aberdeen South is 18 and for George Street/Harbour, it is 16
-postal votes can be handed into any polling station for Aberdeen South and George Street/Harbour however for Aberdeen South, a form must be filled in otherwise their vote will not be accepted.
* Please note postal votes for either by-election can also be handed into the Town House reception on Broad Street during office hours