"A Reform UK candidate, Liz Williams, is challenging an election result where she lost to Green Party candidate Hannah Robson through a random draw after a tie in votes."
"Williams claims various irregularities during the vote and count process, arguing that her defeat was akin to a 'toss of a coin' and seeking to have the election declared void."
"The election dead heat in Worcestershire was resolved by pulling names from a box after both candidates received 889 votes each, leading to a controversial outcome."
"Mrs Justice Yip is set to decide on the election petition filed by Williams later this year, which names Robson and a deputy returning officer as respondents."
Liz Williams, a Reform UK candidate, is contesting her loss to Green Party candidate Hannah Robson in a Worcestershire election where both candidates received 889 votes, leading to a random draw. Claims of irregularities during the voting process have surfaced, with Williams asserting her defeat was unfair and equating the situation to a 'toss of a coin.' An election petition has been filed at the High Court, with Mrs Justice Yip scheduled to adjudicate later this year, involving both candidates and a deputy returning officer.
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