It came after Nigel Farage stepped down as Clacton MP on July 7, which has resulted in 34 candidates standing. Abi Hookway standing down from Clacton by-election (Image: Supplied)Ms Hookway has since issued a statement, confirming she will not be actively standing citing threats and negativity towards her. The Clacton by-election is expected to draw significant national attention, with the Essex constituency once again becoming one of the most closely watched political battlegrounds. Clacton by-election ballot (Image: TDC)With 34 names on the ballot, it becomes the most highly contested by-election in history. The full list of candidates standing in the Clacton by-election can be found here.