Standing as a candidate in election
Standing as a candidate in election is a powerful way to help your community and shape public decisions. This may seem difficult for people from under-represented backgrounds, including migrants, but there are steps you can take to get started.
What are the main elected roles?
Here is a summary table of the main elected roles you can stand for in the UK:

Last modified: Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 4:56 PM
