Will Count Binface defeat Nigel Farage in the upcoming by-election?

Nigel Farage resigned as Clacton MP to trigger a by-election on 6 August 2026, which he intends to contest for Reform UK. Satirical candidate Count Binface has announced he will stand against him, having recently performed strongly in the Makerfield by-election. The seat has a strong recent history of supporting Farage and Reform.