Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary by-elections in Great Britain

Return of deposit

Those candidates who received more than 5% of the total valid votes cast in the constituency will have their deposit returned by the next working day following the declaration of result.

Those candidates who have polled equal to or less than 5% of the total number of valid votes cast in the constituency will lose their deposit.1
 

Last updated: 9 January 2024