Hundreds of thousands of inaccurate names on electoral register, commission warns

New data shows 11 local authorities have more registered voters than eligible residents due to outdated electoral rolls

The Commission has not put a figure on the number of names on the register that should not be there. Picture: PA

There are “hundreds of thousands” more names on the electoral register than should be, including dead people - but there is no way to find out the exact number.

New data shows 11 local authorities have more people registered to vote than eligible.