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Thursday 2 May 2024
There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.
Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset
This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
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.
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4 candidates stood in the Dorset Police force area.
Electorate | 594,942 |
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Ballot Papers Issued | 154,436 |
Spoilt Ballots | 2,550 |
Turnout | 25% |
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Howard Richard Legg
Liberal Democrats
34,774 votes -
Marianne Storey
Independent
32,237 votes -
David Stokes
Labour and Co-operative Party
26,884 votes
Dorset Council local election
Dorchester West ward
This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
6 candidates stood in the Dorchester West ward.
Electorate | 6,724 |
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Ballot Papers Issued | 2,290 |
Spoilt Ballots | 8 |
Turnout | 34% |
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Claudia Sorin
Labour Party
580 votes -
Jeremy Peel-Yates
Conservative and Unionist Party
261 votes -
Andrew Charles Wyatt
Labour Party
259 votes -
Kevin Selby
Conservative and Unionist Party
254 votes