Royal Mail’s downloadable Candidate Mailing Guide takes you through the steps involved in running a successful campaign in the lead up this year’s European Election. You’ll see that the guide stresses the importance of planning ahead, communicating clearly, and working in close partnership. It‘s an invaluable tool for Political Parties, Candidates, Royal Mail Account Managers and the Royal Mail Area Election Managers. The guide will be available closer to election period.

Dedicated Area Election Managers

Each electoral region in the UK has a dedicated Area Election Manager who will support you in ensuring that your mailing campaign runs as smoothly as possible. One of their key activities is agreeing a date with you regarding the delivery of your campaign literature into Royal Mail.

Royal Mail “drop off” points

Candidates are responsible for ensuring that their campaign literature is presented to the correct Royal Mail office for onward delivery.

Delivery Points

You can also see how many delivery points for your mailing. This will allow you to understand the amount of printed election material you will need to produce in order to ensure you reach all potential voters in your area.  It is essential to discuss this with your Area Election Manager. This information will be provided nearer the election time.


Please discuss handover and mailing quantities with your named Area Election Manager.

Artwork Vetting

Royal Mail needs to check candidates’ campaign material to ensure that it meets with legislative guidelines. Please send us your artwork in Word or PDF format to artwork.vetting@royalmail.com

You can also contact the Artwork Vetting Team on 0845 607 6424 if you have any further questions regarding artwork.

Election Support

During the election you can contact the Election Support Team by e-mailing candidate.mail@royalmail.com or telephoning 0845 607 6416.

Delivery Office Information For Mailing Labels

As specified in the Candidates Guide, if your mailing is by constituency, then your mailing needs to be clearly labelled by Party, Region, Constituency, Delivery Office, Number Of Items. This information will be provided closer to the election period.