Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary by-elections in Great Britain Share on Email Print this page Print full guidance You are in the Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary by-elections in Great Britain section Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary by-elections in Great Britain Verification and count The following sections provide guidance on the process of verifying and counting the votes in the election. As a candidate you will be invited to attend and observe these processes.It includes guidance on the following: when and where the count will take placewho can attend the countwhat does a counting agent do?duty to maintain secrecyhow votes are countedwhat if the vote on a ballot paper is not clear?doubtful ballot papersdeclaration of result Last updated: 1 July 2024 Book traversal links for Verification and count Polling day dos and don’ts When and where will count take place