Polls open in Clacton by-election
Summary
People in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, are voting in a by-election to choose their new Member of Parliament (MP). This election has a record number of 34 candidates, including members from 12 political parties and 20 independent individuals.Key Facts
- The election is happening in Clacton-on-Sea and nearby towns in Essex, England.
- There are 79,785 registered voters eligible to vote.
- A total of 34 candidates are running, the highest number ever in a British election.
- Voters must show accepted ID like a driver’s license or passport to vote.
- The ballot paper used is about 90 cm (3 feet) long, the longest in British election history.
- Polling stations opened at 7:00 AM and will close at 10:00 PM BST.
- Votes will be counted overnight after the polls close.
- Candidates come from many parties, including the Reform UK, The Reclaim Party, and The Official Monster Raving Loony Party, plus many independents.
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