Voters Go To The Polls In The Clacton By-election

CLACTON-ON-SEA, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reacts after casting his vote during the Clacton By-election on August 13, 2026 in Clacton-on-Sea, England. The Clacton-on-Sea by-election was triggered by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage resigning his seat to seek voter "absolution" amid parliamentary scrutiny over an undeclared £5 million donation from a Crypto billionaire. In protest of what they called a political stunt, the main UK parties have boycotted the race, leaving a ballot paper of 33 opponents consisting of independents and fringe candidates. The absence of mainstream competition has positioned the satirical space-warrior candidate Count Binface as Farage's primary, high-profile challenger. (Photo by Ben Montgomery/Getty Images)