Elections and voting

2026 elections - Rugby Borough Council

The Rugby Borough Council elections took place on Thursday 7 May 2026.

2026 elections - parish councils

Elections for five of the borough's parish councils took place on Thursday 7 May 2026.

Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate

You now need a valid form of photo ID to vote at a polling station. Check if you have valid ID or need to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.

Apply for a postal vote

How to apply - and reapply - for a postal vote.

Apply for a proxy vote

Apply to vote by proxy at elections

Canvass 2026

We're contacting every household in the borough to check the information held on the electoral register.

Changes to how you vote by post - all you need to know

Changes to how you apply for - and return - your postal vote come into effect for the general election on 4 July 2024

Changes to how you vote by proxy - all you need to know

Changes to how you apply for - and return - your proxy vote come into effect for the general election on 4 July 2024

Changes to overseas voting - all you need to know

Changes to the rules on voting from overseas came into effect on 16 January 2024

Election results

View the election results archive

Election staff

Apply to join our team of temporary election staff

Map of Rugby Borough Council's electoral wards

View a map of Rugby Borough Council's electoral wards.

Notice of Inspection of Election Expenses

The Notice of Inspection of Election Expenses published following the general election on 4 July 2024.

Publication of Verification Number

The law requires the council to publish annually the figure which represents five per cent of registered voters - a figure called the Verification Number.

Register to vote

Register to vote in elections

The electoral register

The electoral register lists everyone who has registered to vote in Rugby

Voting if you have a disability

We offer a range of support to voters with a disability