Overview

• Badenoch claims the independent-run council failed to perform basic functions competently.
• The council's chief executive apologized for the error, stating he was 'mortified.'
• A close result could lead to a challenge, affecting Badenoch's eligibility for Tory leadership.
• The council is delivering postal ballots by hand to resolve the issue.
• Badenoch won her previous seat with a large majority, but the new constituency is considered marginal.