Every year the Electoral Commission asks schools, youth groups and anyone who works with young people to join them in supporting young people to learn about democracy and voting. Welcome to Your Vote Week will be taking place from 9th to 15th March. The theme this year is “Why Voting Matters” with a focus on exploring why voting is important to young people and discussing the impact their vote can have on their everyday life.
Welcome to Your Vote Week is the Electoral Commission’s annual celebration of democratic education. They invite all schools, youth groups and anyone who works with young people to join them in supporting young people to learn about democracy and voting.
Welcome to Your Vote Week will be taking place from Monday 9th March to Sunday 15th March.
With thanks to the brilliant ideas of their youth voice network, they’re pleased to announce that the theme for Welcome to Your Vote Week 2026 will be ‘Why Voting Matters’.
Discover the difference voting makes and how young people can have their voices heard. You can use the impartial resources to explore why voting is important to your young people and to discuss the impact their vote can have on their everyday life.
The week is an opportunity to discuss the importance of voting and democracy in your area. Explore questions like ‘What issues are important to you?’, ‘What are different levels of government responsible for?’ and ‘How could your vote make a change?’.
Sign up now to take part in Welcome to Your Vote Week 2026 and receive digital resources ahead of the week to help you get involved.
If you want to start planning how you’d like to get involved with Welcome to Your Vote Week 2026, the year-round education resources are available to support you.
More information on Welcome to your Vote Week can be found on the Electoral Commission website.
If you have any questions about the week, please contact educationengagement@electoralcommission.org.uk