Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands

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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2 candidates stood in the West Midlands Police force area.

Electorate	2,018,546
Ballot Papers Issued	595,218
Spoilt Ballots	23,663
Turnout	29%

Simon John Foster

Elected

Labour Party
327,844 votes
Tom Byrne

Conservative and Unionist Party
241,827 votes

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Simon John Foster

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