The campaigns have finished and the votes have been cast as counting begins in the Newark by-election.
More than 30 counters are at Kelham Hall, sifting their fingers through tens of thousands of votes.
Supporters of various parties have started to arrive at the venue as the first box is emptied on to tables.
TV cameras are panning across the hall for what is the first televised election count in the UK.
One counter, Anne Hikin, has come from Mansfield to do her part.
She said: "I counted the votes in 2010 as well. My sister works for Newark and Sherwood District Council so she roped me into it.
"It's usually quite busy but it feels like it's going to be busier tonight, with all the media here. So it'll be even more pressure."
"I'm looking forward to seeing the result and I'll be looking out for any votes for the Elvis Bus Pass Party. I don't think there will be too many."Stay up to date with all the latest from the count on our live blog hereGet all the latest Newark by-election news here
