So a poll in the middle of August when people haven't been able to travel that far for over a year, for a post which traditionally 'attracts' low voter turn out in an area where the council is not exactly on a knife-edge. I wouldn't expect there will be clamour to get in to vote when the doors open.The PCC poll will be on August 19th by the way and the other candidates are absolutely right!
Candidates have got until the end of July to declare. It might be helpful if other parties stood aside and let the LibDem candidate fight it out with the Tories on a 'we didn't waste your money' ticket. (A LibDem was second in May). They may not get that many converts but they may get enough of those who voted for Seed (the debarred candidate) to stay at home.
Underlined section - I quite agree.