> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.subwallet.app/main/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.subwallet.app/main/extension-user-guide/votes-in-governance/cast-vote-for-a-referendum.md).
# Cast vote for a referendum
Easily vote Aye, Nay, Abstain, Split and choose conviction on any active referendum to voice your opinion.
## Supported voting directions
SubWallet supports all 4 possible voting directions for a referendum:
* **Aye**: Vote in favor of the referendum
* **Nay**: Vote against the referendum
* **Split**: Split your voting power into both Aye & Nay
* **Abstain**: Vote counts for the referendum support (total voting balance) but not for its approval
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* When you choose **Split** or **Abstain**, your vote is always counted with the fixed conviction multiplier (**0.1x**)
* When you vote **Aye** or **Nay**, you can select your conviction multiplier from **0.1x up to 6x**.
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## Conviction & Lock-up period
Polkadot utilizes an idea called voluntary locking that allows token holders to increase their voting power by declaring how long they are willing to lock up their tokens; hence, the number of votes for each token holder will be calculated by the following formula:
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Votes = Tokens x Conviction Multiplier
The greater the conviction, the greater your voting power, and the longer the tokens will be locked for that referendum. Particularly:
Lock Period (1 period = 7 days)
Conviction
Length in Days
0
0.1x
0
1
1x
7
2
2x
14
4
3x
28
8
4x
56
16
5x
112
32
6x
224
## Cast your votes
**Step 1**: Open the SubWallet extension and select the "**Governance**" tab at the bottom of the screen.
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The Governance feature is available only for Polkadot-supported accounts. If you are currently in either single-account mode or all-accounts mode and none of your accounts support the Polkadot ecosystem, you will see a toast error when trying to click on the tab.
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**Step 2**: In the Governance screen, select the network in which you want to see referendums.
*In this case, we'll select the Polkadot Asset Hub network*.
You'll see the referenda list for the chosen network.
**Step 3**: Select an ongoing referendum by clicking the "**Ongoing**" tab, scrolling down, or searching using the icon. Once done, click on that referendum to view its details.
**Step 4**: In the Referendum details screen, select "**Vote**" to start voting for your chosen referendum.
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If you're in "**All accounts**" mode, you will need to select the account you want to use for voting first. If you're in Single account mode, skip this and go to **Step 5**.
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**Step 5**: Fill in the required information, such as voting amount and voting multiplier (conviction).
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You can select either "**Use governance lock**" or "**Use all locks**" to fill in the Amount field.
* Use governance lock: your entire current lock balance due to on-chain voting/delegating will be used to vote.
* Use all locks: your entire locked balance (due to staking, governance, etc.) will be used to vote.
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Once done, select the direction you want to vote. *In this example, we will vote "Aye" for the referendum.*
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If you want to vote "Abstain" or "Split", as your vote is always counted with the fixed conviction multiplier (0.1×), **you will need to choose the vote direction first, then enter the amount you want to vote**:
* For "*Split*": enter **Aye & Nay** amount
* For "*Abstain*": enter **Aye, Nay & Abstain** amount
***Your total voting power will be calculated as the sum of the entered amounts multiplied by the fixed conviction multiplier (0.1×).***
Once you have entered the desired amounts, click **“Vote”** to proceed.
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**Step 6**: Check the information and confirm your voting request by clicking "**Approve**".
**Step 7**: Your voting request has been submitted!
You can either click "**Back to home**" to return to the homepage or "**View transaction**" to see transaction details in the History tab.
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If you click "**View transaction**", SubWallet will display the latest transaction record in your transaction history, along with the extrinsic hash of the transfer.
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To view your votes on the referendum, repeat the first 3 steps of the guide. Your votes will then appear on that referendum page.
icon. Once done, click on that referendum to view its details.
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**Step 5**: Fill in the required information, such as voting amount and voting multiplier (conviction).
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**Step 6**: Check the information and confirm your voting request by clicking "**Approve**".
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To view your votes on the referendum, repeat the first 3 steps of the guide. Your votes will then appear on that referendum page.
