由演员Jon Harvey扮演的喜剧候选人Count Binface在英国克拉克顿补选中获得9,455票,占比26.9%,创造了该角色参选以来的历史最佳成绩[1]。这也是Count Binface首次在选举中获得第二名的排名[1]。改革英国党领导人Nigel Farage赢得该选区,获得22,239票,占比63.3%[1]。
Count Binface参加选举已有多年历史[1]。其参选记录包括2017年以Lord Buckethead身份参加大选,获得249票[1];2019年参选获得69票[1];2024年参选获得308票[1];2026年6月在Andy Burnham的补选中获得95票[1]。在英国,候选人需要年满18岁、支付£500保证金并获得10人签名即可参选,但如果得票率未达5%,保证金将无法退还[1]。
Comic character Count Binface achieved his strongest electoral performance to date in the Clacton by-election, garnering 9,455 votes representing 26.9 percent of the total vote share [1]. The character, performed by actor Jon Harvey, finished in second place, marking a historic high for the satirical candidate [1]. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won the constituency decisively with 22,239 votes, capturing 63.3 percent of the vote [1].
Count Binface's result in Clacton represents a significant improvement across his electoral history [1]. The character previously ran under the name Lord Buckethead in 2017, receiving 249 votes, and subsequently contested elections in 2019 with 69 votes and in 2024 with 308 votes [1]. In a June 2026 by-election for Andy Burnham's seat, the character obtained 95 votes [1]. Standing as a candidate in the United Kingdom requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, submit a £500 deposit, and secure nominations from ten registered voters [1]. Candidates who fail to achieve at least 5 percent of the vote forfeit their deposit [1].