Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Farage Faces 33 Rivals in Clacton By-Election
Nigel Farage, a British politician, is running in a special election called a by-election in the town of Clacton.
He will be competing against a record 33 other candidates, including a funny character named Count Binface who wears a big trash can on his head.
The main political parties in Britain are not participating in this election.
Farage is the leader of a party called Reform UK, which has been very popular in recent polls.
He says he wants the people of Clacton to decide if they support him or the government in London.
The election will happen on August 13.
Nigel Farage will face 33 opponents in the Clacton by-election on August 13.
The total of 34 candidates is believed to be a record for a parliamentary election.
Mainstream British political parties are boycotting the contest.
Farage's most prominent challenger is Count Binface, a satirical character.
Farage has faced scrutiny over his financial disclosures and links to a convicted fraudster.
- Who
- Nigel Farage and 33 other candidates, including Count Binface
- What
- A by-election in Clacton, England
- When
- August 13
- Where
- Clacton, eastern England
- Why
- Farage resigned as an MP and sought re-election
- Candidate Count
- 34
- Election Date
- August 13
- Constituency
- Clacton, eastern England
- Notable Opponent
- Count Binface
- Farage's Party
- Reform UK