# The Northern Ireland Elections (Combined Polls 2027) Regulations 2026, Regulation 5: Relevant elections 2027


These Regulations apply if the Chief Electoral Officer gives a direction under section 15(3A) of the 1985 Act (combination of polls) that the polls at the Assembly election on 6th May 2027 (“relevant Assembly election”) are to be taken together with the polls at the local elections on that date (“relevant local election”).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348288179/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-northern-ireland-elections-combined-polls-2027-regulations-2026/regulation-5
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