Types of election

If you appear on the electoral register, you can vote in elections held in your area.

Parliamentary (Westminster) elections

Walsall Borough elects two MPs to Westminster. They represent the constituencies of:

• Aldridge - Brownhills
• Walsall and Bloxwich

Some wards that are in Walsall Borough are represented in Wolverhampton election constituencies. They are:

• Wolverhampton North East
• Wolverhampton South East

If you live in Willenhall South, Willenhall North, Bentley and Darlaston North, Darlaston South and Short Heath, your poll card will be issued by Wolverhampton City Council.

Find the address of your polling station, your constituency, and candidates for any upcoming elections.​​​​​​

Local government elections

Walsall Borough is divided into 20 separate wards. Each ward has 3 councillors and 1 councillor from every ward stands for re-election each year in turn. This means that no election takes place in the fourth year. 

By-elections

A by-election can take place at any time. They usually happen after a resignation, death or disqualification of a local councillor or local MP.

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections

PCCs are elected to make sure that local police meet the needs of the community. Walsall Borough is part of the West Midlands PCC area.

PCC elections take place every 4 years.

Combined Authority Mayoral elections

Walsall Borough is part of the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Combined Authority Mayoral elections take place every 4 years.

Electoral malpractice

If you have a complaint or issue about a candidate, agent or campaigner and you think that electoral malpractice has taken place, you can report it. Download and complete the form below, and send it back to us. We'll then pass the information on to the police.