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There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.
Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham
This election was held yesterday.
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are elected to hold the police to account. They have responsibility for their police force's finance, and can appoint or dismiss the Chief Constable. Once elected, each PCC must produce a Police and Crime Plan, which sets their force's strategic direction.
Learn more:
3 candidates stood in the Durham Constabulary Police force area.
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Joy Allen
Labour and Co-operative Party
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Nigel Frederick Boddy
Liberal Democrats
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Robert Potts
Conservative and Unionist Party
Mayor of North East Combined Authority
This election was held yesterday.
The Mayor of the North East is a new position, and will help direct the overall strategy of the seven councils which make up the North East Mayoral Combined Authority. The Mayor has responsibilities in areas including transport, skills, planning and regeneration, and economic development.
Visit the official election website.
Learn more about devolution in the North East from the Institute for Government.
6 candidates stood in the North East Combined Authority mayoral election.
Read the official candidate booklet for this election.
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Paul Donaghy
Reform UK
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Jamie Driscoll
Independent
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Andrew Gray
Green Party
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Aidan John King
Liberal Democrats
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Kim McGuinness
Labour and Co-operative Party
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Guy Renner-Thompson
Conservative and Unionist Party
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You should get a "poll card" through the post telling you where to vote.
If you haven't got one, or aren't sure where to vote, you should call your local council
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️ You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election
You do not need your poll card to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station. Read more about voting in Great Britain.
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