dunxiah

I haven't voted in the UK since I moved to the US 11 years ago. I am a dual US/UK citizen. is it possible to vote in UK general election or is it something that is not advised for USC? I read somewhere that voting in a foreign election is not OK. Part of me thinks that as I have both nationalities I should be able to vote in both countries, but the other side of me realizes I live here and it's not advisable. I think a UK citizen can vote up to 15 years after leaving the UK to live abroad but I am more concerned abut the US govt view of USC voting in foreign elections. Any advice / experience welcome.

Olly_

It's absolutely fine. The Supreme Court ruled back in the 60s that it was unconstitutional for somebody to lose their citizenship for voting in a foreign election.

scot47

You have to be on the electoral register (vulge "voters' roll") Are you ?

https://www.gov.uk/get-on-electoral-register

tom169

Will also want a proxy voter.

Rete

As a UKC you are very lucky to still be able to vote in your country's elections. Canada, for one, does not allow a Canadian who is resident in another country and doesn't have a plan to resume Canadian residency within 5 years to vote in Canadian elections, even if they still file and pay Canadian taxes.

Go for it. Your country, your vote counts.

dunxiah

Thanks all. Appreciate the advice.

neill

Unless you're preparing your career for a potential job that requires any kind of US security clearance, no future issues that I can think of.

S Folinsky

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