Here's the bournemouthecho.co.uk guide to what you'll need to know in the run up to the general election in May.

This story will be your essential guide with links to everything you need to know, so bookmark it – or use bit.ly/dorsetvote to go straight to our elections home page (bit.ly/dorset2015 if you’re on a mobile).

Here's our live coverage of the day as it unfolds

Want to know what the polls say who's going to win in your constituency? Try electoral calculus.co.uk or YouGov.org.

Want to know if your candidate answered our seven questions? Check here. 

Don't have your polling card and want to know which polling station to use? Click here for details on how to find out.

Want to know if your vote could make a difference? Not sure whether to vote tactically or with your heart? Our eleven charts might help you decide (or you can read our opinion here).

Christchurch

Poole

Bournemouth East

Bournemouth West

Mid Dorset

North Dorset

New Forest West

South Dorset

West Dorset

Explainers