Over the past few years, one clear trend has emerged on polling day – people love dogs at polling stations.
I love this Country and how #dogsatpollingstations is now an official thing. Happy Election Day people. ✌️
They're so popular they even have their own Twitter emoji.
Today's the day -#dogsatpollingstations! We've teamed up with @TwitterUK to launch new emoji & 'Paw-ing Stations'… https://t.co/WnzKQGqzad
It's easy to see why.
Decisions are made by those that show (p)up. Sprocket says VOTE! #dogsatpollingstations
Gus getting his vote in early #dogsatpollingstations
My first ever @DogsAtPollingS, had to let big human & little human vote for me tho. I went in and helped them decid… https://t.co/2Tjfd2f7zD
However, this year a new contender has entered the race: babies at polling stations.
Took my daughter with me to vote this morning. #babiesatpollingstations #GeneralElection #GE2107… https://t.co/vs3YNCohO6
But who will be the true victor? Will it be good boys like Wolfie?
"Wolfie, go and sit by the sign and smile." And he did. #dogsatpollingstations @nickyharley
Or this sweet little future shaper of democracy?
Never mind #dogsatpollingstations - how about #babiesatpollingstations 😄 #GeneralElection2017
Will this serious pup sway your decision?
Someone's taking voting very seriously! #dogsatpollingstations
Or this seasoned polling station attendee?
My daughter was born AFTER #GE2015 & this is still her fourth visit to the polling station! #useyourvote… https://t.co/4fmqy4CPBT
Does Brodie's smile win you over?
Meanwhile in Somerset, Brodie and Mummy Fry have been to vote! #vote #GE2017 #dogsatpollingstations @DogsTrust
Or do you prefer this enthusiastic campaigner?
#babiesatpollingstations
Maybe you're more in favour of a joint effort from both sides?
Who knew there'd be a need for #dogsatpollingstations quite so soon... or indeed #babiesatpollingstations
And if you're not a dog or a baby person? Don't worry, there are plenty of other options to consider: such as cats at polling stations.
Forget #dogsatpollingstations How about #catsatpollingstations?❤️🐱❤️
Or horses.
We love #dogsatpollingstations but #horsesatpollingstations are the 'mane' event! So 'hoof it down' with your 'neig… https://t.co/d7nCt5YepM
And even rats.
@VictoriaLIVE You've had #DogsAtPollingStations, but what about #ratsatpollingstation?!