3 resultsfor “voting ID requirements for Wales May elections”
May 2025 local elections were turned away due to the voter ID requirements. Of those initially turned away, 71% returned to vote later. All voters [need photo ID to vote in person](https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id)
may add new amendments to address concerns. Public officials duty of candour and assistance in investigations will apply across the UK but several provisions, including the new offence of "misleading the public" will only apply
ID. The timing of the counts - and the expected results - varies across the elections. **England** Previously, votes have been counted as soon as polls closed on Thursday. This time, only a few local authorities will