UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What does "by-election" mean?
AAn election held internationally
BAn election held in a constituency because the sitting MP has died or resigned ✓
CAn election for local councillors
DAn election for a second-choice candidate
Explanation
A by-election is held in a constituency when the sitting MP dies, resigns, or is no longer able to serve. Only the voters in that constituency vote.
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