1832: The Great Reform Act: This act expanded the right to vote to include most male householders.
1867: The Second Reform Act: This act further expanded the right to vote to include most male adults.
1872: The Ballot Act: This act introduced the secret ballot, which made it easier for voters to vote for their preferred candidates without fear of retribution.
1884: The Third Reform Act: This act extended the right to vote to most male agricultural laborers.
1885: The Redistribution of Seats Act: This act redrew the boundaries of electoral districts to ensure that they were more evenly populated.
1918: The Representation of the People Act: This act extended the right to vote to all men and women over the age of 21.
1928: The Equal Franchise Act: This act gave women the same voting rights as men.
1969: The Representation of the People Act: This act lowered the voting age to 18.