That's why we've teamed up with British Politics for Dummies to gently nudge you in the direction of the ballot box..
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What To Do Now You've Registered To Vote (gallery)
Find out what your constistuency is(01 of08)
As much as you may want to vote for or against a certain candidate, unless they're running in your constituency, it's just not possible. Constituencies aren't like counties or cities, and they aren't displayed on a normal map. Your Next MP will let you find out your constituency with just your postcode, and the Ordinance Survey are currently running a service where you can find out the constituency boundaries for the entire country, if that's what you're into. (credit:Andrew Matthews/PA Archive)
Who are the candidates?(02 of08)
Right, so now you know where you are in relation to the rest of the country. But who exactly could you be voting for? If you used Your Next MP in Step 1, your candidates will have already become apparent. If you're already leaning towards a particular party, you can visit their website to find out who their candidate is for your area. (credit:Ben Sutherland/Flickr)
Get yourself educated(03 of08)
You know where you live, and who wants to be your MP. But what do they stand for? All the major parties have released their manifestos, so getting informed about who is promising (or not promising) what is easy as Googling. Here's Labour's, the Conservative's, and the Lib Dem's manifestos to get you started. (credit:Geoff Caddick/PA Wire)
Go to an event(04 of08)
So now you have an idea of who you might vote for. But have they addressed the issues most important to you? Go to an election event in your area, and have a conversation with your candidate. Even if it doesn't change your mind about anything, it's all about being informed come May 7th. (credit:Kate Donkin/Flickr)
Find your polling station(05 of08)
This seems like a simple step, but one that is often overlooked! The polling station is where you submit your vote, and is usually a local hall or school near where you live. Find out exactly where your polling station is so when the big day arrives, you're not scrambling around trying to find out where you're meant to be. The address of your station will be on a polling card sent to you in the post, but if you think you might lose it you can contact your local authority for a reminder. You can find this information on About My Vote. (credit:t0msk/Flickr)
If you're voting by post, don't forget to send it off(06 of08)
Voting by post is a more convenient way of voting if you're not able to get to a polling station, at least until online voting eventually arrives. If you've registered to vote by post, you should have received your ballot papers anytime after 9th April (as long as they've been printed according to About My Vote). For your vote to count, it must arrive by 10pm on 7th May, so don't forget to post it at least a few days before. If you lose or accidentally spoil your ballot before you get a chance to send it off, you can request a new one from your local electoral office up to 5pm on election day. (credit:freefotouk/Flickr)
Vote!(07 of08)
On the big day, don't forget to leave your house and get your vote submitted. Leave a massive sign for yourself so you don't forget, or simply arrange with your friends to go together! There's nothing like a good trip outside to promote democracy. (credit:Rui Vieira/PA Wire)
Time for a tea(08 of08)
Give yourself a pat on the back- you've voted! Now no matter the outcome, you can feel good that you did your bit. Time for a cup of tea- you've earned it. (credit:tomylees/Flickr)