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Thursday 2 May 2024
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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.
Learn more:
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
Shaftesbury Town ward
This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
9 candidates stood in the Shaftesbury Town ward.
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Dan Bavister
Labour Party
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Derek Leslie Beer
Liberal Democrats
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Barry Von Clemens
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Lester Mark Dibben
Independent
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Virginia Edwyn-Jones
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Andrew Reginald Hollingshead
Independent
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Jack David John Jeanes
Liberal Democrats
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Lester Taylor
Patriots Alliance - English Democrats and UKIP
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Steve Unwin
Patriots Alliance - English Democrats and UKIP
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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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