Dogs At Polling Stations Are The Most Interesting Thing About The 2016 Elections

Sorry Fido, voting is for humans.

If last year's general election taught us anything, it's that polling day can be a bit dull - that's why everyone on Twitter was mostly paying attention to #DogsAtPollingStations.

The same is happening this year, with lots of people fawning over these poor pups who can't vote.

Back at it again with #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/osTppB2ZWI

— Arran Cross (@Arran_Cross) May 5, 2016

This pooch doesn't seem to worried about not being allowed in

Just voted #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/6bI03Fj3ni

— Haley Storey (@portsmouthinfo) May 5, 2016

But this one seems a bit more downtrodden about not being able to take part

This grumpy pup obviously isn't too pleased with the lack of treats

A proud moment for @Prune_Dogg - her first #dogsatpollingstations day #Ipswich #LocalElections @IpswichGov pic.twitter.com/8EyUOdVAVC

— Dr Edward Packard (@paxcyclist) May 5, 2016

Whereas this one is just begging to get into the polling booth

#dogsatpollingstations Molly impatient to get in and vote... pic.twitter.com/dlvrwduvYa

— Russell Hargrave (@Hargraver) May 5, 2016

This adorable Pomeranian is VERY excited about democracy

Here’s Penny the Pomeranian in Greenfield, her owner just voted - you should too! #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/jqT9jITtWa

— Oldham Council (@OldhamCouncil) May 5, 2016

Some pups can't have been old enough to vote

We did it 7.15am 🙄🙄#dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/uZqvKDqGSd

— Stanley & Flora (@hamishroza) May 5, 2016

Apparently this little guy managed to sneak through and put in a ballot

Archie has just voted. Will you? #dogsatpollingstations #localelections pic.twitter.com/wz6I7OIxlJ

— Oldham Council (@OldhamCouncil) May 5, 2016

But we don't think this little guy will be able to hold a pen

First time taking part in #dogsatpollingstations day. Not sure Pedro is as excited as I am @innocent pic.twitter.com/Q2oVhuQxrw

— Geoff de Burca (@itinerantgeoff) May 5, 2016

This pup is probably wondering where the Canine Equality Party candidate is

This little one is clearly thrilled about democracy

Turron and I voted #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/6tajLfp92k

— AmyKavanagh (@BlondeHistorian) May 5, 2016

Whereas this one just looks like he'll be happy when the scary Conservative lady leaves him alone

10. The paws of a St Bernard are as big as my hand. Now, I have titchy hands, but still.... pic.twitter.com/qlVQZdsuST

— Ruth Davidson (@Ruth_E_Davidson) May 5, 2016

Meanwhile, this little fluffball has taken some time out of her busy schedule of being adorable to pop down to the polling station

Now this is what it's all about! Our Mavis 🐶 #dogsatpollingstations 🐶✏️❌ pic.twitter.com/GXde876nJy

— Hannah Ingram (@H_Ingram) May 5, 2016

You can see the #SadnessInHisEyes

Blimey, voting is exhausting!

Rufus seems thrilled about the chance to place his vote

Rufus accompanied me to vote for #lincolnshirepcc today #dogsatpollingstations #vote #Elections pic.twitter.com/ZGfFOcFjWZ

— Becca (@tronkins) May 5, 2016

This cutie didn't mind enjoying the sun outside the polling place

This small pup doesn't seem best pleased about the choice of candidates

Frank's already voted, have you? #londonmayor2016 #election2016 #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/5Cky35BXxZ

— Nanna's (@nannasN1) May 5, 2016

#SausageVotesForSausageDogs

#vote #dogsatpollingstations #sausagedog #dachshund

A photo posted by @shell_and_murph on

Couple of swing voters here weighing up the pros and cons

We're discussing who we voted for... #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/7NN2Be8lel

— Holly Chihuahua (@Holly_D_o_G) May 5, 2016

Holly the chihuahua has cast her vote

I just voted! #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/YJdU7Dhb06

— Holly Chihuahua (@Holly_D_o_G) May 5, 2016

This left-leaning beagle has voted too

Look Left Like Lola! #dogsatpollingstations #beaglestagram #London #change

A photo posted by Grace Trevelyan (@gracetrev) on

Be careful not to bin your vote at this polling station!

This beautiful dog seems relieved to have it over and done with

A Woof! #whitegermanshepherd #dogsatpollingstations

A photo posted by Ru Barksfield (@rubarksfield) on

Whereas this one is feeling very left out of the democratic process

Dogs not allowed to vote. Scandalous. #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/XBJAzSCeHc

— Gary Cushway (@GaryCushway) May 5, 2016

At least it's a nice day for waiting outside

Another #dogsatpollingstations, this time it’s Leo #LE2016 pic.twitter.com/nPRUmi0ITI

— Oldham Council (@OldhamCouncil) May 5, 2016

But things kicked off a bit too early for this one

This is probably the most majestic one we've seen

Or maybe this one...

Go to vote! #labour #vote #pollingstation #avoteforlabourisavoteforanimalrights

A photo posted by 📷Parka The Samoyed🐾🐾🐾 (@parka_the_samoyed) on

This is the face of a very disillusioned pooch

This adorable puppy is DEFINITELY too young to vote!

#dogsatpollingstations Heidi-A 1st time #voter before her 1st birthday! #prestwich #manchester #PollingDay #btposse pic.twitter.com/rhvGGIi1s6

— MisHelenEous (@misheleneous) May 5, 2016

Olive doesn't seem too thrilled

#dogsatpollingstations #voted Mum & I only ones voting at our #pollingstation #Surrey pic.twitter.com/8Y19JkLWpM

— Olive Black Lab (@olive_blacklab) May 5, 2016

But this one is VERY happy

I've done my business. #dogsofinstagram #dogsatpollingstations #staffie #akita #doglog #lunakita

A photo posted by Lunakita: A Dog Log (@thelunakita) on

And this cutie is ecstatic to spread the anti-Ukip message

Voted. So should you. Worcester says just DON'T vote ukip #dogsatpollingstations #vote

A photo posted by pipfrith (@pipfrith) on

Surely he couldn't get to the ballot box with those tiny legs?

I've cast my vote! #dogsatpollingstations #dachshundsdecide pic.twitter.com/HedpGFcSad

— Toby Sausage (@tobysausage) May 5, 2016

Thanks to Instagram filters, this picture almost looks like something from the olden days

Me and Frankel just voted, you should too! #elections #dogsatpollingstations

A photo posted by Ellie (@elliegracephotography) on

These two are obviously just waiting to go for lunch

Love taking my girls with me to vote

A photo posted by Kendal Ferguson (@kendal251) on

So is this one

This little lady loves voting almost as much as she loves treats

@MetroUK Gracie Lou has voted 😉 #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/5iMOj659aN

— Mary Burgess (@MaryHypnosis) May 5, 2016

Hey, is that democracy I smell?

He's pretty keen to have a say in who becomes the next Mayor of London. #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/5S8kYjM75U

— AliciaMelville-Smith (@alicia_ms) May 5, 2016

HOW ADORABLE IS BISCUIT?

Teaching Biscuit about his democratic responsibilities. #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/gNWi4pv3hY

— AliciaMelville-Smith (@alicia_ms) May 5, 2016

Lucy looks chuffed to be part of the electoral process

#dogsatpollingstations ok I give in #kirkcaldy lucy the Cocker pic.twitter.com/Om6IvZVY9R

— Digitalmediafife (@digitalmediafif) May 5, 2016

These two are just enjoying the nice weather

Our Account Exec, Hannah, took her dog to vote this morning. Every vote counts! #DogsAtPollingStations #PollingDay pic.twitter.com/Ojr6YJWHj6

— Kenyons (@WeAreKenyons) May 5, 2016

For Nicola Sturgeon's sake, hopefully this doggy won't feel nature calling

Sadly these two are unable to vote today

Even canines have strong political allegiances - is this the cutest campaigner you've ever seen?

Or maybe this one?

Freya doing her bit for equality @WEP_UK and @SophieRunning #VoteWE #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/JtbJfACtkb

— Tracy Clayton (@tracyannclayton) May 5, 2016

Or this one?

This one is very majestic

This little guy is eager to get involved

#dogsatpollingstations

A photo posted by Liz Tipping (@lizsheenatipping) on

This one, not so much

You'll be barking mad if you don't vote today! Ruby at Pemberton polling station #dogsatpollingstations #LE2016 pic.twitter.com/oqHmcznx4O

— Wigan Council (@WiganCouncil) May 5, 2016

But Susie just loves chilling out outside the polling place

Susie says vote @sianberry / @SadiqKhan #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/ZmBhWhjRJb

— Linda Fitz-Moore (@lfitzmoore) May 5, 2016

This pup seems a bit confused by the gates

This one looks sceptical

#tbt

A photo posted by Sally Nightingale (@mrsnightingale) on

This one is disappointed to not be at the park

I thought we were going to the field with my balls! #dogsatpollingstations

A photo posted by Lorraine Ash (@lorraine.ash) on

This face just screams "I only came for the biscuits"

Another very majestic pup

Alto feels the wind of change in his fur. #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/BcHkPsdMu6

— Dawn King (@wiggedy) May 5, 2016

Some pups are trying their best to encourage humans to exercise their right to vote

Make sure your humans go out to vote #dogsatpollingstations #sp16 pic.twitter.com/BUhAZV4edx

— Moray Hall Cutts (@MorayTheDug) May 5, 2016

By just being adorable

#dogsatpollingstations
Fred the shop dog doing his civil duty ! pic.twitter.com/3kFLCVj5xL

— The strand wine co (@thestrandwineco) May 5, 2016

Some polling places have been catering for the influx of pets

#dogsatpollingstations equipped this year pic.twitter.com/DZJLK10b4a

— John Morrison (@JohnQJS) May 5, 2016

Benny is the cutest voter

Benny has cast his vote #DogsAtPollingStations #schnauzergang pic.twitter.com/LuXaDxAyyy

— Benson & The Moo :•{ (@schnauzerbenson) May 5, 2016

Will this one be voting for a far right party?

#dogsatpollingstations is back. This chap focusing a bit too far right for me... pic.twitter.com/9JlNfLIkk8

— Chris Quinn (@chrisquinn3) May 5, 2016

Looks like this pup has made its choice

Wonder who this cutie voted for?

Enjoy the cool breeze

#election #vote #haveyoursay #dogsatpollingstations #pollingday

A photo posted by cesekberry (@cesekberry) on

These beauties were lucky enough to go inside

@Pembrokeshire lovely polling staff in Manorbier polling station. Said we could come in! #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/bKtglwTyaN

— Megan McClelland (@CloonfourMegan) May 5, 2016

How will these two vote? One's leaning left, one wants to go right

"I don't even know what voting is. I have no idea what I'm doing here."

#DogsAtPollingStations ❌❌❌

A photo posted by Dylan McKee (@djmckee) on

"We're just happy to be out of the house"

Jenny and Lizzie at Woodhouse Primary School #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/eBvJTAgWer

— Daniel 3000 (@fullmetaldingo) May 5, 2016

Hopefully no "spoiled" ballot papers from these dogs...

Alfie knows who he's voting for 🐶 #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/SQKW3iUbSQ

— Georgia Savage (@GeorgiaSavage_) May 5, 2016

This adorable little pooch could definitely convince us to vote

Exercising his democratic privilege to wait outside #dogsatpollingstations #chertsey pic.twitter.com/x5AzC9bNz6

— Cllr Shannon Saise-M (@DontLetYourTea) May 5, 2016

Look at those ears!

Not one for missing a dogs at places twitter moment. Daisy at #Saltaire Polling Station #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/sQDt68lIJp

— Matt Edwards (@greenmattbfd) May 5, 2016

This politically named pup is enjoying the spirit of the day

Mr Blunkett was so excited- til he was told he couldn't vote for his namesake (or at all) #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/OHYfEGO21D

— Sharon McKee (@SEMComms) May 5, 2016

Here's another very happy dog

Rupert Bear very happy with his choice - the @uk_gsr Rescue More #Dogs candidate #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/NKJFK8Tw3N

— Gerry (@Cruxy57) May 5, 2016

Monty is feeling pretty chill about the whole thing

#dogsatpollingstations Monty helps me vote this lunchtime pic.twitter.com/72GAYz5oOH

— Steve Patterson (@patterss) May 5, 2016

Apparently this dog doesn't like left wingers

Warding off any liberals! #dogsatpollingstations #PollingDay pic.twitter.com/ibzIxOrcvS

— ♛ Damien ♛ (@Bezmondolicious) May 5, 2016

Cassandra managed to turn out this year

Cassandra forgot last year, but has remembered today #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/KoYA89fhce

— Richard Silver (@motorsolicitor) May 5, 2016

Definitely one of the smallest dogs to pop up at a polling station today

Benny Dawkins exercising his rights. #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/7IwK8J3RYc

— Sarah Dawkins (@SarahDawkinsSky) May 5, 2016

This lovely dog is clearly contemplating the state of British politics in the modern era

The Hound says No to dog whistle politics #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/BWoI7aWAdP

— Rachel M (@escapefromn16) May 5, 2016

Nice to see a King Charles Spaniel getting involved with democracy

Voted #DogsofInsta #Sheffield #Darcy #KingCharlesSpaniel #dogsatpollingstations

A photo posted by Rebecca & Darcy (@theupandupgirl) on

This one seems a bit bored of the whole thing

Our CCO @bron_lucas has voted on this sunny #PollingDay, have you? #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/BjujLxMuQT

— Rovernighter (@rovernighter) May 5, 2016

#VotingSelfie!

"Got my polling card"

We've voted. Have you? #dogsatpollingstations

A photo posted by Sarah Dawkins (@sarahdawkins) on

"I want two dog biscuits for every like this gets on Instagram"

Malfi exercising his democratic right #dogsatpollingstations

A photo posted by Cecilia Vinesse (@she_and_she) on

Gotta love those cake crumbs

We had quality lovenfuss™ from the team at the village hall & there were cake crumbs #nobbled #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/Q4oGgQGnhl

— Jemmy Chew (@Jemmychew) May 5, 2016

"At least it's not the vet's"

Boston says don't forget to vote! #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/NI8waTMDKp

— BostonDuvet&PillowCo (@sleepboston) May 5, 2016

Lots of sausage dogs about today!

Lots of "dog whistle politics" jokes too...

Even the cone of shame couldn't stop this pug

"I'm not sure you should be voting for him, Isabella."

Anyway I voted AND took #dogsatpollingstations to a new level. #dogsINpollingstations pic.twitter.com/XDJS7bEKBo

— Bella (@bellamackie) May 5, 2016

It's a dog-eat-dog world out there

Its a dogs democracy... #DogsAtPollingStations #PollingDay #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/i1F4J9eXgS

— Pescetarian Society (@pescetariansoc) May 5, 2016

Councillors brought their dogs along too

@greenmattbfd @NickGolding Boris helping me do my civic duty. He wanted to vote too ! #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/lDoxVC2J8u

— Martin Hill (@CllrmHill) May 5, 2016

Some pets aren't quite so cooperative

Our bad attempt at #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/nP58HRIT9b

— Dase (@InADase) May 5, 2016

This one was enjoying the grass too much to go inside

#dogsatpollingstations is an actual happening hashtag!! So had to tweet this again!@EastLothianSNP @AddictedToTweed pic.twitter.com/u3Iy6cle8x

— Lauren JohnstonSmith (@yarnoverhook) May 5, 2016

Kylie and Oscar decided to vote Labour

Kylie Coco Griffin and Oscar Morrissey Griffin #VoteLabour 🌹#dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/TO7UbMCy3F

— VLG (@shebangsthedrum) May 5, 2016

Milton just showed up for the sun

It's a lovely ☀️ day in #SouthCambs Ollie's enjoying the weather in Milton #dogsatpollingstations #CambsPCC #LE2016 pic.twitter.com/iiYkQR1scQ

— South Cambridgeshire (@SouthCambs) May 5, 2016

This little cutie happily waited outside

Look at the adorable little tongue!

Teddies first election day...#dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/TEo0NelT24

— Susan m Crean (@CreanSusan) May 5, 2016

"Come on, let's get this over with, I've got butts to sniff"

Kind of them to provide me a ramp! #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/8XkG2dJxQu

— Ian Owen (@aberconwyweb) May 5, 2016

Another Tory pooch...

Here he is again, Tristan the "good Tory supporter". #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/PQNJeQKnfm

— Nina Massey (@ninamasseyPA) May 5, 2016

Sadie's enjoying polling day

Sadie enjoyed her walk #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/lyyBACcwj7

— Lisa (@_littlebluestar) May 5, 2016

More dachshunds!

2 fat sausages voted for the first time today 🐶 #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/a5cZ2YhDlj

— amelia (@perrrrin) May 5, 2016

Another adorable little ball of fluff

@tartanmouth ear woz me dis morning! #dogsatpollingstations @TzuKingdom pic.twitter.com/O2wI3031Un

— Stanley Foreman (@StanleyForeman1) May 5, 2016

"Throw us a bone when you're done"

#dogsatpollingstations #dogsofinstagram #hotdog Betsy is bang on trend today! #cockapoo

A photo posted by The Magic Door Store (@themagicdoorstore) on

This dog must be very confused with a name like Rabbit

Rabbit put her kiss in the box #DogsAtPollingStations pic.twitter.com/UHYznAv8BR

— Ali Schofield (@Ali_Schofield) May 5, 2016

The Greens have got some canine support

Apparently this dog is sassing up the place

Duke up in the midlands making #dogsatpollingstations that little bit more sassy #dogoftheyear #shouldbeatCrufts pic.twitter.com/O0GYt3OD4R

— fliss thistlethwaite (@felicity_journo) May 5, 2016

These two are soooo cute!

#dogsatpollingstations thank you lovely spirit in #Blackheath voting poll pic.twitter.com/RI8j0h14DR

— Sabey Yoga (@sabeyyoga) May 5, 2016

This lovely dog turned out despite being a bit knackered

My lil' woofer is super sleepy, but she loves democracy even more than rolling in fox poop #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/QM0f6GzAbI

— Richard Green (@RT_Green) May 5, 2016

"Know who you're voting for yet?"

"Ruffly."

#dogsatpollingstations Ellie gets her teeth into the issues in Carrickfergus.

A photo posted by @arthurstrain on

"I can't even read"

The weight of responsibility #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/9gpYIxux8B

— Broni Lloyd-Edwards (@bronile) May 5, 2016

Sparky loves the electoral process

#dogsatpollingstations #dogsofinstagram Sparky at #YateleyEast #Hart #Hampshire

A photo posted by Paul Simpson (@dutchpaul) on

This grumpy pug really wants to vote

Max is grumpy because he can't vote- don't forget to use yours! #useyourvote #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/QwFY7T3qo5

— William Webb (@Willwebbful) May 5, 2016

"The Green Party? I don't even know what green is."

Slim Shadie 🐶 #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/RbyxSQLTKI

— Sarah Barfoot MSTAT (@SarahBarfoot79) May 5, 2016

"This is so unoriginal, Stuart."

Hound exercising his democratic rights #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/OLHYmxvizf

— Stuart Brocklehurst (@Lossky) May 5, 2016

Few write-in votes from these two

We voted terrier #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/F4O4RaNUFF

— Dilly Dog (@Dylanofficedog) May 5, 2016

Someone was keen on affecting the outcome of the elections

Whippet drags poorly owners out to vote #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/y8AB4PouYW

— Hilary A Stephenson (@Hilaryonline) May 5, 2016

"We can't believe you woke us up for this"

Have you made your vote count yet? #dogsatpollingstations #puppiesatingstations pic.twitter.com/duhPyhIILC

— Kirsty Hartley (@wildthingsdress) May 5, 2016

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