Liberal Democrat members are meeting on Monday 15th December to finalise the selection of a Parliamentary candidate who will contest the York Central seat in the General Election which is scheduled to take place on May 7th.
The result of the members ballot is expected to be known at around 8:00pm and details of the candidate will be announced shortly afterwards.
The meeting on Monday is the culmination of a process which has allowed any Liberal Democrat member, who is on the approved list of Parliamentary candidates, to apply for the position.
The party operates a “one member, one vote” system when selecting candidates and short listing is undertaken by local parties.
The sitting MP Hugh Bayley announced earlier in the month that he will not be seeking to retain his seat.
At the last General Election the Liberal Democrat candidate in York Central came within 6,879 votes of winning the seat.
