# Representation of the People Act 1983, Paragraph 18

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The votes at the poll shall be given by ballot, the result shall be ascertained by counting the votes given to each candidate and the candidate to whom the majority of votes have been given shall be declared to have been elected.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2/schedule/1/paragraph/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-act-1983/schedule-1/paragraph-18
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