So what do the bookmakers think about the chances of each of the 16 candidates come Thursday? Here are the latest odds courtesy of William Hill. Please note that prices may fluctuate.
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The 16 candidates currently standing in the Hartlepool by-election. Photo: Other 3rd Party
. 500-1: Hilton Dawson (North East Party)
Mr Dawson, formerly Labour MP for Lancaster and Wyre, helped launch the North East Party in 2014 and says: “I come to this election out of principle, to make the case for devolved democracy and fair taxation.” Photo: UGC
. 500-1: Nick Delves (Official Monster Raving Loony Party)
Mr Delves, also known as The Incredible Flying Brick, says: "I think we want to move the Houses of Parliament up to Hartlepool because that would make Parliament a more friendly place." Photo: Other 3rd Party
. 500-1: Gemma Evans (Women's Equality Party)
Ms Evans says domestic violence is a “huge, huge problem” nationwide and is calling on authorities to be held to account to help ensure victims' safety, adding: "“Harassment and violence is just something that all women are experiencing and we’ve just had enough.” Photo: UGC
. 500-1: Steve Jack (Freedom Alliance)
Mr Jack, who has opposed lockdowns during the pandemic, says: "“I feel privileged to be able to campaign for the rights of Hartlepudlians in this election. I will do my utmost to bring freedom back to this proud and spirited part of the country.” Photo: Other 3rd Party
. 500-1: Chris Killick (Independent)
Mr Killick, who recently moved to Hartlepool, aims "to improve political discourse, trust and participation", adding: “If I am elected MP in Hartlepool I will help others and encourage success.” Photo: Other 3rd Party
. 500-1: Claire Martin (Heritage Party)
Mrs Martin, who lives in Hartlepool, said her priorities include bringing services back to the University Hospital of Hartlepool, adding: ""People want to see a presence of police on the streets, and they want the cells open as well." Photo: Other 3rd Party
. 250-1: David Bettney (Social Democratic Party)
Mr Bettney, a former solider who works in the oil and gas industry, says: “I’ll work night and day to make sure the Government delivers the investment and services that this town needs to prosper.” Photo: Other 3rd Party
1. 500-1: Hilton Dawson (North East Party)
Mr Dawson, formerly Labour MP for Lancaster and Wyre, helped launch the North East Party in 2014 and says: “I come to this election out of principle, to make the case for devolved democracy and fair taxation.” Photo: UGC
2. 500-1: Nick Delves (Official Monster Raving Loony Party)
Mr Delves, also known as The Incredible Flying Brick, says: "I think we want to move the Houses of Parliament up to Hartlepool because that would make Parliament a more friendly place." Photo: Other 3rd Party
3. 500-1: Gemma Evans (Women's Equality Party)
Ms Evans says domestic violence is a “huge, huge problem” nationwide and is calling on authorities to be held to account to help ensure victims' safety, adding: "“Harassment and violence is just something that all women are experiencing and we’ve just had enough.” Photo: UGC
4. 500-1: Steve Jack (Freedom Alliance)
Mr Jack, who has opposed lockdowns during the pandemic, says: "“I feel privileged to be able to campaign for the rights of Hartlepudlians in this election. I will do my utmost to bring freedom back to this proud and spirited part of the country.” Photo: Other 3rd Party