Rejected petition Postpone local government & Mayoral Elections on May 7 to help combat Covid-19.

I want the government to postpone local government and Mayoral elections due to be held on May 7, 2020, to help reduce the spread of Corna virus. Delay the elections so our local authorities and emergency services can focus on combating the virus rather than preparing for elections.

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Voting equipment like shared pens and voting booths might be contaminated. Voters could be put off going to vote for fear of getting ill. Polling station and count staff are at risk. Activists across the country going door to door speaking to voters could put people, particularly elderly at risk. Local government staff and emergency services should be focused on supporting vulnerable residents and fighting the virus threat at such a crucial time.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Since you started your petition the Government has announced that local, mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner elections that were due to take place in May this year will be postponed until May 2021.

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 10 March 2020
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