Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history
Summary
The ballot paper for the Clacton parliamentary by-election in Essex is the longest in British history, measuring 90 cm (3 feet). This is because a record number of 34 candidates, including 20 independents, are running, which has caused challenges for election officials in printing and handling the ballots.Key Facts
- The Clacton by-election ballot paper is 90 cm long, nearly a meter.
- It costs four times more to print than normal ballot papers.
- Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton but is standing for re-election.
- There are 34 candidates in total, the highest number ever for a UK parliamentary election.
- Among the candidates, 20 are independents, also a record.
- Election officials face logistical issues, such as fitting the large ballots into envelopes and using larger or double tables at polling stations.
- The by-election date is 13 August.
- Major political parties decided not to stand candidates in this election.
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