Caloundra, Queensland election candidate Mike Jessop faces weapons and stalking charges

An independent candidate from a marginal seat in southeast Queensland says he will fight serious criminal charges as details of the alleged offenses emerge just days before the state election.

Michael Norman Jessop, 69, is out on bail and listed as the second candidate on the Caloundra ballot paper.

The electorate lies at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast.

The Little Mountain boat builder was arrested July 22 after police were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously outside a property in Bli Bli.

Police claim they found weapons and camouflage clothing in a car belonging to Mr Jessop.

It is also alleged that during a further search of the vehicle, officers recovered a shovel, an axe, gloves, tape, ropes and a body bag.

Police allege Mr Jessop was captured on CCTV footage outside the Bli-Bli property.

Mr Jessop was charged with seven offenses including unlawful stalking, possession of a weapon, wounding with intent and possession of a knife.

He was granted conditional bail by the Supreme Court in Brisbane last month, just weeks before the state election was called.

Court documents show Mr Jessop must report to Caloundra police every Friday as part of his bail conditions.

He is also forbidden to visit the suburb of Bli Bli.

Mr Jessop is expected to appear at Maroochydore Magistrates Court on November 15.

ECQ highlights rules

The ABC has seen detailed court documents relating to the alleged offense, which police say occurred over a three-month period between April and July this year.

Mr Jessop told ABC News that he planned to fight the allegations, which he said were “absolutely baseless”.

“They are absolutely, completely made up,” he said.

The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) said a person would only be disqualified from being nominated as a candidate if they are serving a prison sentence, have been convicted of bribery, treason or certain electoral offenses or have been declared bankrupt.

“The ECQ does not offer legal advice to potential candidates,” an ECQ spokesperson said.

“In order for nominations to be accepted by the ECQ, all candidates must make appropriate representations, including a statement that they are eligible to nominate.”

The Queensland Parliament Act 2001 states that a “disqualifying act” is an offense against the law for which the member is sentenced to imprisonment for more than one year.

It is understood Mr Jessop has no criminal record in Queensland.

Thousands cast their votes

More than 22,000 people have already voted in the Caloundra electorate, which is held by Labour’s Jason Hunt by a margin of 2.5 per cent.

Mr Jessop is one of seven candidates nominated for the seat.

He took part in local and state elections eight times.

“You are no tougher than me,” said Mr. Jessop.

A social media page promoting Mr Jessop’s election campaign and electoral politics features his views on domestic violence.

One post points to the need for “amnesty” for perpetrators of domestic violence, while another post notes that the legislation is “biased” against men.