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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
Westham ward
This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
7 candidates stood in the Westham ward.
Electorate | 6,835 |
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Ballot Papers Issued | 1,643 |
Spoilt Ballots | 25 |
Turnout | 24% |
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Lucy Hamilton
Labour Party
438 votes -
Jon Rodd
Labour Party
320 votes -
Christine Mary James
Independents for Dorset
272 votes -
Alexander John McGlynn
Conservative and Unionist Party
255 votes -
Thomas Oswald Tannassee
Conservative and Unionist Party
175 votes