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Voting in the wrong constituency?

Paul Barltrop|11:41 UK time, Tuesday, 27 April 2010

Generic ballot paper c/o PA Images

It's one of the first real gaffes of the campaign - and it didn't come from a politician.

Bristol City Council - which has done some great work signing people up to the Electoral Roll - has sent out thousands of wrong postal voting cards.

More than 2,000 homes in the Bristol West constituency have received forms for Bristol East, and it's left some voters concerned.

The council has apologised, blaming a computer error.

"Everyone affected (2,378 voters) has been sent a letter advising them to destroy the incorrect papers," a spokeswoman said.

"Replacement postal votes will be sent out and should arrive no later than May 4."

Anyone who's filled in the postal voting form already will need to fill in another - so there's still time to change your mind.

At least the error was spotted - albeit by concerned voters - so the candidates can breathe a sigh of relief.

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