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North Yorkshire residents have been reminded to check they are registered to vote

North Yorkshire residents reminded to check they are registered to vote

Residents in North Yorkshire are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.

Residents in North Yorkshire urged to check they are registered to vote

Voters will be required to show photo ID to vote in the May elections

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A view of a polling station. For the first time, people from across the country will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Picture by James Hardisty

Voters in the UK need to show photo ID to vote

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