Candidates standing for election to the next General Synod of the Church of England have now been confirmed, with election addresses published for electors to read ahead of voting.
The Diocese of London is holding elections for both the House of Laity and the House of Clergy. Electors can now find the full list of candidates, together with their proposers, seconders and election addresses, on the Diocese of London website. Read the candidates’ election addresses and find out who is standing for General Synod.
General Synod plays an important role in the life and governance of the Church of England, bringing together bishops, clergy and lay people from across the country to help shape the Church’s mission, ministry and future direction.
Members elected in 2026 will serve for the next five-year term.
Voting
Nominations opened on 14 August and closed on 7 September. Voting will open on 21 September 2026 and close on 13 October 2026.
For the House of Laity, voting is carried out by lay members of Deanery Synods. Clergy electors will vote for candidates standing for the House of Clergy. Voting instructions will be sent to all those qualified to vote on 21 September.
Electors are encouraged to take time to read the candidates’ election addresses carefully before casting their vote.
The results of the elections will be declared by 19 October 2026.
Find out more
For further information about the General Synod elections, including the election timetable and arrangements for voting in the Diocese of London, please contact us at GSelections@london.anglican.org.