Mayors Election

Since the Independent State of Cuckfield was first suggested in 1966 by Peter Bowring there has been no shortage of people within the Parish of Cuckfield willing to run for Mayor. Each year a few people step forward as mayoral candidates to take part in the UK's most corrupt election!! In 2006 the Cuckfield community excelled and an amazing 40 candidates stood for the Independent State's 40^th anniversary.

Throughout the year building up to the election candidates collect votes 1 penny a time, you, can vote for as many candidates, as many times as you like, just pay 1 penny each time you vote - simples.

Election night is a relaxed affair on the third Friday in October at the Queens Hall from 8pm to midnight with live entertainment, a licensed bar and nibbles. Votes are posted for counting continuously throughout the evening with up to the minute scores on display. Suspense mounts for the final count as there is a last minute rush before voting closes at 10:55.

Anyone who lives in the Parish of Cuckfield is eligible to be a candidate. You could be our next Mayor. It doesn't matter how much you raise its all good fun whoever gets in.

The current mayor of the Independent State of Cuckfield is Lindy Elphick

Campaigning for election in 2013 are:

• Mike Schlup - click here for Mike's page
• Mark Grant - click here for Mark's page
• Leanne Knapman - click here for Leanne's page
• Lindy Elphick - As tradition dictates, current Mayor Lindy Elphick is running again.

Wanting to run for Mayor don't hesitate contact Jim Ayling at the White Harte on 01444 413454.

Tickets for election night will be available 2-3 weeks prior to the event from the Post Office, Wealden Stores, the White Harte and at the door on the night. Looking forward to seeing the Cuckfield Community once again exercising its right of corruption!!