# Shepshed By-Election Countdown | Leicester News

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Podcast: [Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499)
Published: 2026-09-11T20:44:13+00:00
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Shepshed’s got a hotly contested by-election brewing after Reform councillor Helen Butler stepped down to prioritize family time—voting ends Sept 29, candidates must file by Sept 18, and the winner could shift council power with polls open Oct 15 from 7 AM to 10 PM. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/603308721dd6f539

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