The Police and Crime Commissioner is elected every 4 years by the people of the West Midlands.
The voting system used for PCC elections is the Supplementary Vote. The last election took place on Thursday 6th May 2021. The next PCC election will be held in May 2024. The Police Area Returning Officer is Martin Reeves, Chief Executive, Coventry City Council. Prospective candidates should contact [email protected] for further information.
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 276,743 | 45.51% |
| Hambleton, Jools | Independent | 27,664 | 4.55% |
| Hoath, Mark William | Reform UK | 18,002 | 2.96% |
| Hunt, Jon | Liberal Democrats | 38,594 | 6.35% |
| Jaddoo, Desmond Gustavus | We Matter Party | 7,745 | 1.27% |
| Singh Sohal, Jay | The Conservative Party Candidate | 239,288 | 39.35% |
Total number of valid first preference votes is: 608,036
The total of valid first and second preference votes for each of the remaining candidates is as follows:
| Candidate | Party | First stage votes | Second stage votes | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 276,743 | 24,663 | 301,406 |
| Singh Sohal, Jagjeet | The Conservative Party Candidate | 239,288 | 20,551 | 259,839 |
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 16,974
