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Elections in your area

Thursday 2 May 2024

You will have two ballot papers to fill out.

There may be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire

This election will be held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

We don't know of any candidates standing yet. You can help improve this page: add information about candidates to our database.

About this position

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.

More information

* [Short summary of PCC powers from Gov.uk.](https://www.gov.uk/police-and-crime-commissioners) * [Detailed explanation from the Institute for Government.](https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/explainer/police-and-crime-commissioners)

Gosport local election

Elson ward

This election will be held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

We don't know of any candidates standing yet. You can help improve this page: add information about candidates to our database.

Where to vote

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

Read more about how to vote.

️ You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election

You must vote at your assigned polling station.

Register to vote

You need to be registered in order to vote. If you aren't registered to vote visit https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Register before midnight on April 16, 2024 to vote on May 2, 2024.

To register by post, contact your local council.

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