The Honiton St Michael's ward by-election will take place on Thursday, August 13, with voters able to choose one candidate under the first-past-the-post system. Conservative candidate Paul Carter said: "I am standing to give Honiton St Michael’s a strong local voice focused on practical results. "This is why I am standing to be a strong voice and advocate for the residents of Honiton St Michael’s. These are the skills I want to bring to tirelessly represent Honiton St Michael’s." Independent candidate Jo Fotheringham said on her website: "I’m Jo Fotheringham, your local candidate for Honiton St Michael’s.