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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
Beacon ward
This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
4 candidates stood in the Beacon ward.
Electorate | 3,826 |
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Ballot Papers Issued | 1,466 |
Spoilt Ballots | 5 |
Turnout | 38% |
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Claire Elizabeth Reed
Liberal Democrats
307 votes -
Gillian Clare Cross
Labour Party
133 votes -
Sheila Healy
Green Party
125 votes