UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What does "by-election" mean?
AAn election held in multiple constituencies simultaneously on the same polling day
BAn election in one constituency when its sitting MP has died or resigned ✓
CAn election held to appoint a runner-up candidate as deputy to the sitting MP
DA local election held to choose town, city or district councillors for local government
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is An election in one constituency when its sitting MP has died or resigned.
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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