Proxy elections

Do you want someone else to vote for you? Then give someone a proxy to arrange that for you. 

What is voting by proxy?

Can't make it to the polling place yourself? Then there are other ways to still vote. You can authorize someone else. This person (proxy) can then fill in a ballot paper on your behalf. A proxy can do this for a maximum of 2 persons. 

How exactly does this work?

Voting by proxy for House of Representatives elections 2025

Private proxy for House of Representatives elections 2025

Do you and the person who will vote for you both live in Geldrop-Mierlo? Then you can give a private proxy.

What to do:

  • Wait until you receive your voting card. You will receive it no later than Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.
  • Fill out the back of the voting card together with the person who may vote on your behalf. Don't forget to both sign it.
  • Give a copy of your ID (it must not have expired more than 5 years) to the person who will be voting for you. This may also be a photo. Make sure that your signature is clearly visible.

You can still give a private proxy to someone until Election Day, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. Do you still want to vote yourself? Then ask for your voting card back from your proxy.

It is no longer possible to request a written proxy!

Voting pass and proxy

If someone votes by proxy, that person must also vote for themselves at the same time. 

Recruiting

It is illegal to persuade people to vote for someone. We call this recruiting. Section Z4 of the Elections Act says it is punishable to force or bribe someone to give a proxy. Those who allow themselves to be bribed are also punishable. They can face up to six months in prison or a fine.

Questions?

Still have questions? Feel free to ask them by emailing verkiezingen@geldrop-mierlo.nl or call the Elections team at (040) 289 38 93. We will be happy to help you.  

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