Lanzarote Relocation

As a citizen of the EU, you are entitled to vote in the European Elections of course. An as a resident of Spain, you are entitled to vote in the local elections in Lanzarote.

The local elections in Lanzarote take place every four years… seeing the Island plastered with A Boards, posters, and as much promotional materials as they can squeeze in. You will also hear cars with loudhailers driving about, and often will receive visits from your candidates. This vote is for your local mayor and his councillors.

You may vote in these local elections (you can even stand as a candidiate if you fancy it), but you must be registered at your Ayuntamiento on the Emapdronamiento – which acts as an electoral roll: Having your name on this list provides benefits to your municipality, so please register as soon as you can.

More information about this here – Applying for Your Empadronado

The electoral census

If you have correctkly registered at your Ayumntamiento, then you should automatically receive a census form. However – this is Lanzarote after all… and we know Yaiza in particular isn’t the most “on the ball”.  So you can get one by heading to your Ayuntamiento and asking for one. You can then ensure that you are eligible to vote. You must declare your desire to vote – as inclusion on the register does not automatically grant this in all circumstances.

Allow at least three months  to be officially registered to vote… so plan ahead if elections are coming up, or you’ll miss out.  Your voting card will be posted to you towards election time.

How to Vote in Lanzarote

You will need to contact your Ayuntamiento to find out where they are hosting the polling. On the day, take some identification and your voting card to the polling station. Lists of the parties available will be at the station for you. Remember that you will be voting for the party, not the person.

Choose from the list – and you’re done!

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