Voting has taken place in the Clacton parliamentary by-election on August 13, 2026, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage standing to retain the seat he first won in the 2024 general election with 46.2% of the vote. The contest was triggered by Farage's resignation last month amid scrutiny over undeclared donations.
The Conservative Party, Labour Party, and Liberal Democrats declined to field candidates, leaving Farage to face a record 34 entrants dominated by independents and novelty candidates. The ballot is the longest in British electoral history, according to reports.
Results are expected in the early hours of Friday morning. The prediction market asking whether Farage will win 60–70% of the vote is currently at 16.35% with $384,143 in 24-hour volume. Polling suggests Farage may exceed that range, though the outcome depends on turnout and the performance of fringe candidates.
Official results from Tendring District Council are not yet available. The market resolution will ultimately rely on the official election results published by the council and UK Parliament.
