Holborn and St Pancras by-election date set for 8 October
Residents have until 22 September to register to vote for the upcoming contest.
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Residents in Holborn and St Pancras will go to the polls on Thursday 8 October 2026 to elect a new Member of Parliament. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer, who is stepping down to focus on international affairs.
Candidates and registration
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Among the candidates confirmed to stand is Sagal Abdi-Wali, the current leader of Camden Council. Ms Abdi-Wali, who has been a councillor for Camden Square since 2022, will represent the Labour Party. Zack Polanski is standing for the Green Party. The full list of candidates will be published by Camden Council on Tuesday 15 September.
Residents who wish to vote must be registered by 11.59pm on Tuesday 22 September. Registration can be completed via the GOV.UK website or by contacting Camden Council's Electoral Services team. Those registered will receive poll cards by post.
Voter identification requirements
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Voters attending a polling station will need to present photographic identification. Accepted forms of ID include passports, driving licences, and Freedom Passes. Expired ID will be accepted as long as the voter's appearance matches the photograph. If a voter does not have suitable photo ID, they can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.
Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate must be submitted by 5pm on Wednesday 30 September. Assistance with applications is available from Camden Council's Electoral Services, via email at electoral.services@camden.gov.uk or by phone on 020 7974 4444. Forms can also be completed at Camden library.
Postal and proxy voting
The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Wednesday 23 September. Applications for a proxy vote, where a nominated person votes on behalf of another, must be made by 5pm on Wednesday 30 September. Both postal and proxy vote applications can be made through the GOV.UK website.
Votes will be counted overnight on Thursday 8 October, with the results to be published on the Camden Council website.
Questions this report answers
+When is the Holborn and St Pancras by-election?
The by-election for the Holborn and St Pancras constituency will take place on Thursday 8 October 2026. This date has been set for residents to elect a new Member of Parliament following the resignation of the previous incumbent.
+How do I register to vote?
The deadline to register to vote in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election is 11.59pm on Tuesday 22 September 2026. You can register online via the GOV.UK website or by contacting Camden Council's Electoral Services team.
+What identification do I need to vote?
If you vote at a polling station, you will need to show accepted photographic identification, such as a passport or driving licence. Expired ID is acceptable if you still resemble the photograph. A free Voter Authority Certificate can be applied for if you do not have suitable ID.
+Who are the candidates standing?
Candidates confirmed so far include Sagal Abdi-Wali for the Labour Party and Zack Polanski for the Green Party. The full list of candidates standing in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election will be published by Camden Council on Tuesday 15 September.
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