Electoral Candidates (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

Last Updated

4 May 2021

In Plain English

AI-generated

The bill would allow people who are 18 or older on Election Day to stand as candidates in both parliamentary elections and local council elections. It would align the minimum age to stand with the voting age of 18 on Election Day, and may require related changes to electoral rules to implement the change.

Key Points

Sets the minimum age to stand as a candidate at 18 on Election Day for both Parliament and local councils.
Applies the new eligibility to all parliamentary and local elections, ensuring consistency across elections.
Could necessitate adjustments to related rules (such as nomination and other electoral procedures) to support the change.

Who is affected?

18-year-olds and older who want to stand as candidatesAspiring and current candidates for Parliament and local councilsElectoral administrators and local authorities responsible for running electionsPolitical parties and organisations involved in candidate selection

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Electoral Candidates (Age)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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