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Curious Canines and Patient Pups - It's Dogs at Polling Stations
The annual #dogsatpollingstations trend drew voters and their pets to ballot boxes as local election turnout began.
- On Thursday, voters across the country headed to polling stations for local elections, with thousands of canine companions accompanying their owners to cast ballots as polls remained open until 10 pm.
- These local elections across 136 councils in England represent a significant test for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, with almost 25,000 candidates competing for more than 5,000 seats.
- The popular tradition sees owners photographing their pets outside voting venues, a practice that has become a staple of election day culture across the region, with breeds ranging from Labradors to German Shepherds.
- Beyond England, voters are electing 129 members to the Scottish Parliament, while in Wales, citizens are choosing 96 members of the Senedd amid predictions of historic shifts for Labour.
- Before polls close at 10 pm, citizens must present photo ID to vote, with many combining their civic duty and the annual 'dog walk' to the polling station.
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rhyljournal.co.ukDogs at polling stations as North Wales voters head to Senedd 2026 polls
Terriers, bulldogs and whippets were among the pets spotted outside polling stations today as voters took part in the first Senedd election since 2021 – and the first to use Wales’ new proportional voting system.
In Pictures: Major parties fearing ‘ruff’ results as dogs join owners to vote
Dogs at polling stations has become a popular meme. As voters across the UK head to the polls, many brought along their four-legged friends for support. Dogs at polling stations – or #dogsatpollingstations – has become a popular hashtag and internet meme on social media during elections in the UK. Many owners incorporate their journey to vote into the daily dog walk, and a chance for social media fame. Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole…
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