Islanders heading to the polls on Thursday have been reminded of some key information ahead of the House of Keys General Election.

Polling stations will be open from 8am to 8pm on September 24, with locations detailed on voters’ poll cards.

However, anyone who has registered to vote but has not received their poll card is still entitled to cast their ballot, provided their name appears on the electoral register for their constituency.

Voters can now also use any polling station within their constituency, rather than being restricted to one specific station.

Those with accessibility needs are encouraged to check the Government’s election information before polling day, with details available on which stations have flat access, suitable doors and parking.

At the polling station, a poll clerk will check the electoral register and issue a ballot paper.

Voters should mark an ‘X’ in the space on the right-hand side of the ballot paper opposite the candidate or candidates they wish to vote for.

Polling station staff will explain how many candidates voters are able to choose, with the number also shown on the ballot paper.

No other marks should be made, as the vote may not be counted.

Anyone who has difficulty marking their ballot paper can ask to speak to the presiding officer, who can provide assistance and, if required, mark the ballot paper on their behalf.

Once completed, the ballot paper should be folded in two to conceal the vote, with the official mark on the back shown to the presiding officer before it is placed in the ballot box.

If a mistake is made, voters should not worry. As long as the ballot paper has not been placed in the ballot box, polling station staff can issue a replacement.

Voters are also reminded not to take photographs or selfies showing their ballot paper or how they voted, as this is an offence.