Statutory notices and elections timetable
This is a provisional timetable for the Mayor of London and London Assembly Elections that will take place on Thursday 4 May 2028.
| Event | Working days before poll (deadline if not midnight) | Date (deadline if not midnight) |
|---|---|---|
| Publication of notice of election | Not later than 30 days | Not later than Monday 20 March 2028 |
| Delivery of nomination papers | From the date stated on the notice of election until 4pm on the 24th working day before polling day | On any working day during the hours stated on the notice of election until 4pm on Tuesday 28 March 2028 |
| Deadline for delivery of nomination papers | 24 days (4pm) | 4pm on Tuesday 28 March 2028 |
| Deadline for withdrawals of nomination | 24 days (4pm) | 4pm on Tuesday 28 March 2028 |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of election agents | 24 days (4pm) | 4pm on Tuesday 28 March 2028 |
| Publication of first interim election notice of alteration | 24 days | 4pm on Tuesday 28 March 2028 |
| Publication of statement of persons (and parties) nominated | Not later than 22 days (4pm) | Not later than 4pm on Thursday 30 March 2028 |
| Deadline for receiving applications for registration | 12 days | Thursday 13 April 2028 |
| Deadline for new postal vote applications and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 11 days (5pm) | 5pm on Tuesday 18 April 2028 |
| Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) | 6 days (5pm) | 5pm on Tuesday 25 April 2028 |
| Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate | 6 days (5pm) | 5pm on Tuesday 25 April 2028 |
| Publication of second interim election notice of alteration | Between 23 days and 6 days | Between Wednesday 29 March and Tuesday 25 April 2028 (inclusive) |
| Publication of notice of poll | Not later than 6 days | Not later than Tuesday 25 April 2028 |
| Publication of final election notice of alteration | 5 days | Wednesday 26 April 2028 |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of polling and counting agents | 5 days | Wednesday 26 April 2028 |
| First date that electors can apply for replacements for lost postal votes | 4 days | Thursday 27 April 2028 |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of sub-agents | 2 days | Tuesday 2 May 2028 |
| Polling day | 0 (7am to 10pm) | 7am to 10pm on Thursday 4 May 2028 |
| Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes | 0 (5pm) | 5pm on Thursday 4 May 2028 |
| Deadline for emergency proxy applications | 0 (5pm) | 5pm on Thursday 4 May 2028 |
| Last time to alter the register due to clerical error or court appeal | 0 (9pm) | 9pm on Thursday 4 May 2028 |