To find out what you are voting on today, you need to check the specific elections or ballot measures happening in your area. This depends on your location and the current election schedule.

• In the UK, you can enter your postcode on the Electoral Commission website to see which elections are taking place locally, including parliamentary, local, mayoral, or Police and Crime Commissioner elections, as well as who the candidates are and whether you need photo ID to vote

• In the US, websites like Vote.org or your state’s election board site (e.g., California Secretary of State, New York State Board of Elections, Virginia Dept. of Elections) allow you to enter your address or check upcoming election dates to see what offices or issues are on your ballot

• For a general overview, Ballotpedia offers a sample ballot lookup tool where you can select your election date and view candidates and measures on your ballot

Since today is Sunday, May 18, 2025, there are no major nationwide or state elections scheduled exactly on this date according to the available information. The next notable elections include:

• Virginia’s June 2025 primary elections with early voting starting May 2 and running through June 14, 2025

• New York’s primary election on June 24, 2025, with early voting from June 14 to June 22

• California and other states have various local or special elections throughout the year but no specific elections on May 18, 2025, are listed

To know precisely what you are voting on today, enter your postcode or address into your local or national election authority’s website or a ballot lookup tool. This will give you the exact details of any elections or ballot measures happening today in your area