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Electoral Candidate (Age) Bill

A Bill to allow a person who is age 18 or older on the day of a parliamentary or local election to stand as a candidate; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

14 December 2018

In Plain English

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If passed, the Bill would allow anyone who is 18 or older on the day of a parliamentary or local election to stand as a candidate. In other words, the age check would be based on election day itself. The Bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Sets the minimum age to stand as a candidate at 18 on election day for both parliamentary and local elections.
Covers the main purpose and related connected provisions as indicated by 'and for connected purposes'.
Currently at the second reading in the Commons, with origin in the Commons.

Who is affected?

People aged 18 or over on election day who wish to stand as candidates in parliamentary or local electionsPolitical parties and organisations involved in selecting and backing candidatesElection administrators and returning officers responsible for running elections and processing nominations

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Sept 2017

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Electoral Candidate (Age)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill has been dropped by its sponsoring MP and will not progress any further.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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