polling station

British

noun

a building, such as a school, designated as the place to which voters go during an election to cast their votes

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A spokesperson for the official running the Gorton and Denton by-election said "no such issues" had been reported by polling station staff and added that Democracy Volunteers should have raised any concerns during polling hours.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The officer responsible for running the by-election rejected the claims, saying no reports of family voting had been made by polling station staff.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The counting of votes should begin at each polling station as soon as voting closes with the results eventually being transmitted to a central tallying centre.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

“People were terrified,” said Laura Amoedo, a retiree who helped out at a polling station in Buenos Aires province on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

Twenty minutes later, just as Stella thought she was going to collapse with worry and anticipation, her father, the pastor, and Mr. Spencer emerged from the polling station, smiles lighting their faces.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper

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