How Nigel Farage Accidentally Picked a Fight With a Bin | Ash Sarkar
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A by-election victory for satirical candidate Count Binface is unlikely, but Reform’s leader is more vulnerable than he has ever been in his political career to date, writes Ash Sarkar.
  • Drusas@fedia.io
    5·
    2 months ago

    Does the Count have to use the comedian’s name on ballots?

    -inquiring American

    • Chris@feddit.ukEnglish
      6·
      1 month ago

      I read recently that in the US, candidates have to use their real name.

      No such rules here. To avoid “joke” candidates a deposit has to be paid, which is only returned if they get a certain number of votes.

      It doesn’t really do much to dissuade them, and our elections are definitely more fun with them involved.