How to Vote 6: Mark your ballot paper.

Most people put a cross in the box next to the person they have chosen. But any mark is fine as long as it is clear who you are voting for.

In an election for the UK Parliament to decide who will be the Member of Parliament or MP for your area, you vote for one candidate only.

In local council elections, you may be asked to vote for more than one candidate.

For elections to the European Parliament, you put a mark next to the political party you have chosen.

Most political parties have a picture which goes with their name. So it is a good idea to find out what is the picture or symbol for your favourite political party. This will help you put your mark in the right place on the ballot paper.