Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset

This election was held on Thursday 6 May 2021.

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
Visit the official election website.

5 candidates stood in the Dorset Police force area.

David Sidwick

Elected

Conservative and Unionist Party
Patrick Canavan

Labour and Co-operative Party
Dan Hardy

Independent
Mark Robson

Liberal Democrats
Claire Seymour

Green Party

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🗳️ Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset

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David Sidwick

Patrick Canavan

Dan Hardy

Mark Robson

Claire Seymour

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