The ballot papers for the selection of the Liberal Democrats’ European Parliamentary candidates are going in the post Wednesday to Friday 10th to 12th October (in England: Wales and Scotland are using a different timetable). Delivery may unfortunately be delayed by the post office strikes – but we hope most ballot papers will arrive during the week ending 19th October.
The deadline for the return of ballot papers is Wednesday 7th November, and in light of continuing difficulties with the post members should post their ballot papers early.
Jonathan Davies
Senior Returning Officer
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I understand that not all the ballot papers got in the post on Friday because ERS did not receive the promised collection. We will be monitoring the position closely during the coming week. The timetable still allows plenty of time for members to receive and return their ballot papers by the 7th November deadline.
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Jonathan Davies
Senior Returning Officer
ERS have confirmed that all ballot papers have now been collected by the
Royal Mail and are in the post.
The Leadership Election will have no effect on the selection ballots. The
leadership election ballots will not be posted to members until after the
European and Mayoral selections are completed.
Euro candidate ballots, Mayoral Ballots followed by a leadership election. Voter fatigue?
Because of the delays in the mail, we have extended the deadline for the return of ballot papers for both the euro and London mayoral selection to 12 noon on Friday 9th November. The freepost envelope which was enclosed in the ballot paper mailing is second class, so you must post it no later than 2nd November. Or you can post your ballot paper first class post and post it until 7th November.
Please pass this information to other members you know who do not have email.
This will not affect the count which will go ahead for the euro selection on Saturday 10th November and for the mayor early the following week.
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Jonathan Davies
Senior Returning Officer