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Step 6: Polling Day
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- Polling stations should be set up at an accessible point so that all students are able to find the time to vote. Be sure to allow plenty of time for voting.
- The ballot should be secret so ensure pupils have access to private voting areas and that ballot boxes are secure.
- Parties should not be allowed to canvass inside the polling station.
- Get voters to give their name so that a member of the Election Team can tick them off on the Voter Registration Forms and hand them a ballot paper. In real elections it is not necessary for voters to present their polling card in order to be able to vote – it is for information purposes only. However, in order to avoid voter fraud you may want to consider requesting polling cards if you feel that the Election Team may struggle to identify all pupils by name.
- Instruct voters on how to cast their vote. This depends on the electoral system for the type of election that you are running. For information see Election Information in the Voting section of the website.