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 Qualifications and disqualifications for standing for election section Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary by-elections in Great Britain What you need to know before you stand as a candidate Qualifications and disqualifications for standing for election Can I stand for election in more than one constituency? You cannot stand in more than one constituency if there is more than one UK Parliamentary by-election on the same date.1 1. Rule 8(3)(c) Schedule 1 Representation of the People Act 1983 ↩ Back to content at footnote 1 Last updated: 9 January 2024 Book traversal links for Can I stand for election in more than one constituency? Bankruptcy restrictions or interim orders Appointing your election agent and other agents