Current Elections

Upcoming Elections: Interested in standing as a candidate for Animal Welfare Party in Elections in 2027?

May 2027 Local Elections & Northern Ireland Assembly Election 

Applications are open for those interested in standing as a candidate for Animal Welfare Party in the Local Elections taking place in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and in certain areas in England on 6th May 2027.

You can find out more about where elections are taking place in May 2027 here.

Please express interest by filling out the application form here.

UK General Election taking place in 2027 

Applications are also open for those interested in standing as a candidate for Animal Welfare Party in a General Election, should one be called for 2027.

Please express interest by filling out the application form here.

Elections in 2028 and beyond 

Beyond 2027, we’re always looking for committed animal advocates to speak up and out for animals and the environment in the political sphere.
Become a Member or Supporter and sign up to receive email communications from us. We’ll email when applications for elections open.

Other resources: 

The ‘Be a Councillor’ website, launched by the Local Government Association contains useful information on what is involved in being a councillor.

Recent Past Elections

2026 Local Elections 

On 7th May 2026 Animal Welfare Party stood candidates in the 2026 Scottish Parliament Elections and in Local Elections in England.

You can find out more details about our activities in these elections on the pages linked to above.