{"id":11830,"date":"2025-02-27T15:11:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T15:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/?page_id=11830"},"modified":"2025-06-02T12:07:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T11:07:41","slug":"firsttimevoter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/elections-and-voting\/your-vote-is-your-voice\/firsttimevoter\/","title":{"rendered":"Voting for the first time: All you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I\u2019m a first-time voter, what do I need to know? <\/h1><\/header>

Voting for the first time is an exciting and important milestone, but we understand it can be daunting too. We\u2019ve put together a useful summary of top tips that will help you navigate the process and know what to expect. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Election date:
There are currently no upcoming Devon County Council elections.<\/h2>
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You don’t need to wait for the next election to understand the voting process. Get informed and be prepared to make your voice heard!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Getting your voice heard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Jemeillia Murfin sat down with Devon County Council\u2019s, Head of Democratic and Legal Services, Maria Price, to discuss democracy in Devon and how young people can get their voices heard to make change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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