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Northern Ireland voters wishing to use postal or proxy votes in the forthcoming assembly election must have their applications in on Thursday. The date has passed for Northern Ireland voters wishing to use postal or proxy votes in the assembly election.
The Electoral Commission said voters can use its website to obtain forms which should be returned to the local area electoral office. The Electoral Commission said voters could use its website to obtain forms which could be returned to the local area electoral office.
The applications must be in by 1700 GMT. The applications were due to be in by 1700 GMT on Thursday.
Nearly 250 candidates are standing in the Northern Ireland Assembly election on 7 March. Nearly 250 candidates are standing in the Northern Ireland Assembly election on 7 March. The poll will elect 108 MLAs across 18 constituencies.
The poll will elect 108 Members of the Legislative Assembly across 18 constituencies. Anyone who cannot vote in person on polling day could either apply for a postal vote or nominate someone else to vote on their behalf, a process known as proxy voting.
Anyone who cannot vote in person on polling day can either apply for a postal vote or nominate someone else to vote on their behalf, a process known as proxy voting. Seamus Magee, Head of the Electoral Commission's office in Northern Ireland, said: "People who can't make it to the polling station on election day can still vote.
Seamus Magee, Head of the Electoral Commission's office in Northern Ireland said: "People who can't make it to the polling station on election day can still vote. "The assembly elections take place on 7 March, but if you're suffering from an illness, out of Northern Ireland on business or pleasure that day, studying away from home or have recently moved house and are still registered at your former address, you can still vote."
"The assembly elections take place on 7 March, but if you're suffering from an illness, out of Northern Ireland on business or pleasure that day, studying away from home or have recently moved house and are still registered at your former address, you can still vote.
"Applying for a postal or proxy vote is very simple. If you need an application form then you can call our helpline, download a copy from our website or visit your local area electoral office."
Ballot papers will be issued for the elections which can be returned by post.Ballot papers will be issued for the elections which can be returned by post.
Further information on postal and proxy voting is available on the Electoral Commission's website www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or from the commission's helpline number 0800 0323 700.Further information on postal and proxy voting is available on the Electoral Commission's website www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or from the commission's helpline number 0800 0323 700.