Unlock Democracy Council Elections 2026

Unlock Democracy holds elections to its governing Council every 2 years. The next round of elections will take place in spring/summer 2026.

Nominations are now open. If you joined Unlock Democracy on or before 21st April 2026, you can stand in these elections

Click here to start your nomination.

Click here to find out more about the role and composition of the Council.

Any member who joins Unlock Democracy on or before the 21st April 2026 can stand in these elections.

Any member who joins Unlock Democracy on or before the 21st May 2026 can vote in these elections.

All candidates must also agree to an eligibility declaration and code of conduct.

Voting will take place online, and will be hosted by OpaVote.

For more information, contact membership@unlockdemocracy.org.uk

Information about how the elections will be run, including guidance for candidates, can be found here.

Important Dates:

21st May: Nominations open

4th June: Nominations close

8th June: Candidates announced

10th June: Meet the candidates event (online)

11th June: Voting opens

3rd July: Voting closes

8th July: Results announced to members