Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham

This election happened 1 year, 5 months ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

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:
- Short summary of PCC powers from GOV.UK
- Detailed explanation from the Institute for Government
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3 candidates stood in the Durham Constabulary Police force area.

Electorate	469,074
Ballot Papers Issued	121,324
Spoilt Ballots	2,121
Turnout	26%

Joy Allen

Elected

Labour and Co-operative Party
66,752 votes
Robert Potts

Conservative and Unionist Party
37,773 votes
Nigel Frederick Boddy

Liberal Democrats
14,678 votes

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Joy Allen

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Nigel Frederick Boddy

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