More than 300 people were turned away from polling stations in Shropshire after turning up without ID for elections earlier this month.
The figures released by Shropshire Council this week show that 318 people in the county were initially refused a ballot paper for the police and crime commissioner elections on May 2 – but 196 of those returned with ID and were able to vote.
Many voters will already have an accepted form of photo ID such as a passport or driving licence – but anyone registered to vote can apply for a free document known as a Voter Authority Certificate via the Government website. “But ideally we want everyone who visits a polling station on election day to be able to cast their vote, which is why we’re reminding people about the need for photo ID, and encouraging them to check if they have valid ID ahead of the General Election – and to apply for a free voter authority certificate if not.
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