Elections timetable
The pre-election restricted publicity period commences when the notice of election is published.
| Election event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of notice of election | Friday 22 March 2024 |
| Start of nominations | Monday 25 March 2024 |
| Deadline for receipt of nominations | 4pm Friday 5 April 2024 |
| Withdrawal of candidate | 4pm Friday 5 April 2024 |
| Appointment of election agents | 4pm Friday 5 April 2024 |
| Publication of notice of election agents | 4pm Friday 5 April 2024 |
| Publication of statement of persons nominated | 4pm Monday 8 April 2024 |
| Deadline for last date for registration | Tuesday 16 April 2024 |
| Deadline for receipt of postal vote applications | 5pm Wednesday 17 April 2024 |
| Last day for Voter Authority Certificates | 5pm Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
| Publication of notice of poll | Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
| Deadline for receipt of proxy vote applications | 5pm Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
| Appointment of poll and count agents | Thursday 25 April 2024 |
| First day to issue replacement lost postal ballot papers | Friday 26 April 2024 |
| Last day to issue replacement spoilt or lost postal ballot papers | 5pm Thursday 2 May 2024 |
| Deadline for receipt of emergency proxy vote applications | 5pm Thursday 2 May 2024 |
| Day of poll | 7am to 10pm Thursday 2 May 2024 |
| Declaration of candidates expenses (Parish) | Thursday 30 May 2024 |
| Return of election expenses (Borough) | Friday 7 June 2024 |
| Return of expenses (PCC) | Monday 10 June 2024 |
Printed and published by the Local Returning Officer, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JQ