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 %h2 Register to vote
 
-%p
-  If you're not already registered to vote you must do so by 
-  %strong 20 April 
-  otherwise you won't be able to take part.
+%p It's too late now to register to vote for the elections on 6 May 2010. Registrations closed for those elections on 20 April.
+  
+%p If you've missed out, now is the time to register so that you can vote in future elections.
 
 %p
   You can get a registration form at the