# Representation of the People Act 1983, Paragraph 2.


When you are given a ballot paper go to one of the compartments. Mark a cross (X) in the box on the right hand side of the ballot paper opposite the name of the candidate you are voting for.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2/schedule/1/part/n7/paragraph/n22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-act-1983/schedule-1/part-n7/paragraph-n22
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