Political Earthquake — UK By-Election Simulator | A-Level Politics

💥 What makes by‑elections different?

One seat = every rumour becomes national news
Turnout swings wildly; activists matter more
Tactical voting can surge suddenly
Candidate quality matters a LOT
Fringe candidates can distort the whole contest

What is a by-election? Why are they different?

🎯 Your mission

Choose a seat profile, pick a party, survive 10 days of chaos and try to win under FPTP. Your choices shape momentum, turnout, tactical voting — and whether the headlines read "Earthquake" or "Nothing to see here."

📖 UK By-Elections Explained — read the full guide

Choose the Seat

One seat per playthrough — different battlegrounds, different politics.

Choose Your Party

Pick who you're running for in this seat.

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The polls have closed.

Ballot boxes have been collected from polling stations across the constituency. Counting is underway at the leisure centre.

Your 10‑day campaign is over. The voters have spoken.

📖 Key Terms Glossary

Choose the Seat

Choose Your Party

The polls have closed.