The contest follows the March 16 resignation of Labour MP Mike Hill, who triumphed with a 3,595 majority at the last General Election, and is the first Parliamentary by-election since the Tories’ nationwide win.
Here is the complete list of 16 candidates aiming to represent the town at Westminster.
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The 16 candidates standing in the upcoming Hartlepool by-election. Photo: JPIMedia
. 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
. 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
. 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
. 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
. Rachel Featherstone (Green Party)
University lecturer Ms Featherstone says: "Hartlepool needs the kind of transformation that a Green recovery could bring. But, while other parties claim to be committed to such a recovery, real Green policies need real Green politicians with a clear vision." Photo: Other 3rd Party
. Adam Gaines (Independent)
Mr Gaines, who owns Rosie's pub, on Hartlepool Marina, says: “I’ve pledged to give at least half the MP salary to food banks to help support them because I know they are struggling with the increased demand.” Photo: FRANK REID 2020
5. Rachel Featherstone (Green Party)
University lecturer Ms Featherstone says: "Hartlepool needs the kind of transformation that a Green recovery could bring. But, while other parties claim to be committed to such a recovery, real Green policies need real Green politicians with a clear vision." Photo: Other 3rd Party
6. Adam Gaines (Independent)
Mr Gaines, who owns Rosie's pub, on Hartlepool Marina, says: “I’ve pledged to give at least half the MP salary to food banks to help support them because I know they are struggling with the increased demand.” Photo: FRANK REID 2020
7. Andy Hagon (Liberal Democrats)
The Hartlepool-born school teacher stood for the Liberal Democrats in Hartlepool at the 2017 and 2019 General Elections and says: "I truly understand the frustration of all Hartlepudlians who want more change and opportunities in their local community." Photo: UGC
8. 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