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Nigel Farage wins election in which his main rival was a trash can
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, won the election by a substantial margin, receiving 22,239 votes.
A recent election in the English seaside constituency of Clacton has drawn attention for its unusual circumstances. The election featured 34 candidates, resulting in a 3-foot long ballot paper. Despite the large number of candidates, most major political parties did not participate.
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, won the election by a substantial margin, receiving 22,239 votes. His main opponent was a candidate known as Count Binface, who was dressed as a trash can. Further details about the election are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the election and the reactions of the candidates.
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Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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