District and borough councils administer all elections, whether they are:
- parliamentary
- county
- borough
- district
- parish.
District and borough council elections
These are usually held either every four years or every three out of four years.
County Council elections
These are held every fourth year. The next County Council elections will be held in May 2021.
They decide the 70 county councillors who will each represent an electoral division in West Sussex.
By-elections
These can be held at any time between scheduled elections, usually when a county councillor resigns or dies.
Parliamentary elections
The last general election was held on 8 June 2017. There are 8 Members of Parliament representing constituencies in West Sussex.
European elections
The last European election was held in May 2019. As these are held every five years, the next election will be held during May 2024.
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