Information for candidates at elections on 7 May 2026
Full guidance for candidates and agents can be found on the Electoral Commission website.
Candidates can request a copy of the register of electors and absent votes list for the area they are standing. To request the lists please email to candidates@coventry.gov.uk
Complaints
If you have a comment or complaint about the City Council's running of the elections, you should refer them to the Council's online complaints form.
If you have a complaint or issue about a candidate, agent or campaigner and you think that electoral malpractice has taken place, you should report this online.
If you have a complaint about imprints on candidates literature you should report it to the Electoral Commission - Report a missing imprint | Electoral Commission
Information from Candidates' and Agents' briefing
Information for Candidates on Count Process
Electoral Services
Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays)
Address: Coventry City CouncilPO Box 7097
Coventry
CV6 9SL