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Next UK by-election called by…?

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Next UK by-election called by…?

$22,216 Vol.

Sep 30, 2026
Polymarket

$22,216 Vol.

Polymarket

September 30

$17,576 Vol.

Yes

December 31

$4,640 Vol.

Yes

This market will resolve to "Yes" if a writ calling for a parliamentary by-election in a UK parliamentary constituency is issued by the UK Clerk of the Crown in Chancery by the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The issuance of a writ must be confirmed within the specified timeframe to qualify. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of the United Kingdom, including the UK Parliament and the relevant local government conducting the election; however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Recent parliamentary by-elections have followed high-profile vacancies, including Nigel Farage’s July 2026 resignation from Clacton amid standards scrutiny and Josh Simons’s May departure from Makerfield to enable Andy Burnham’s return. Keir Starmer’s 1 September 2026 resignation from Holborn and St Pancras, shortly after leaving the premiership, has now set the next contest for 8 October. Trader consensus on the identity of the next triggering MP or party reflects ongoing volatility after Labour’s leadership transition, with attention on potential further resignations tied to internal party pressures, health issues, or strategic vacancies in marginal seats. Scheduled local council by-elections through October offer limited signals for Westminster patterns, while procedural rules require a writ moved in the Commons to formalise any new contest.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if a writ calling for a parliamentary by-election in a UK parliamentary constituency is issued by the UK Clerk of the Crown in Chancery by the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The issuance of a writ must be confirmed within the specified timeframe to qualify.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of the United Kingdom, including the UK Parliament and the relevant local government conducting the election; however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if a writ calling for a parliamentary by-election in a UK parliamentary constituency is issued by the UK Clerk of the Crown in Chancery by the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The issuance of a writ must be confirmed within the specified timeframe to qualify. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of the United Kingdom, including the UK Parliament and the relevant local government conducting the election; however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$22,216
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Jul 24, 2026, 7:16 PM ET

Outcome proposed: Yes

No dispute

Final outcome: Yes

This market will resolve to "Yes" if a writ calling for a parliamentary by-election in a UK parliamentary constituency is issued by the UK Clerk of the Crown in Chancery by the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The issuance of a writ must be confirmed within the specified timeframe to qualify. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of the United Kingdom, including the UK Parliament and the relevant local government conducting the election; however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Recent parliamentary by-elections have followed high-profile vacancies, including Nigel Farage’s July 2026 resignation from Clacton amid standards scrutiny and Josh Simons’s May departure from Makerfield to enable Andy Burnham’s return. Keir Starmer’s 1 September 2026 resignation from Holborn and St Pancras, shortly after leaving the premiership, has now set the next contest for 8 October. Trader consensus on the identity of the next triggering MP or party reflects ongoing volatility after Labour’s leadership transition, with attention on potential further resignations tied to internal party pressures, health issues, or strategic vacancies in marginal seats. Scheduled local council by-elections through October offer limited signals for Westminster patterns, while procedural rules require a writ moved in the Commons to formalise any new contest.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if a writ calling for a parliamentary by-election in a UK parliamentary constituency is issued by the UK Clerk of the Crown in Chancery by the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The issuance of a writ must be confirmed within the specified timeframe to qualify.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of the United Kingdom, including the UK Parliament and the relevant local government conducting the election; however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if a writ calling for a parliamentary by-election in a UK parliamentary constituency is issued by the UK Clerk of the Crown in Chancery by the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The issuance of a writ must be confirmed within the specified timeframe to qualify. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of the United Kingdom, including the UK Parliament and the relevant local government conducting the election; however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$22,216
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Jul 24, 2026, 7:16 PM ET

Outcome proposed: Yes

No dispute

Final outcome: Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Next UK by-election called by…?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 2 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "September 30" at 100%, followed by "December 31" at 100%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Next UK by-election called by…?" has generated $22.2K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jul 24, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Next UK by-election called by…?," browse the 2 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Next UK by-election called by…?" is "September 30" at 100%, meaning the market assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "December 31" at 100%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Next UK by-election called by…?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.