Islanders are heading out to vote for the next Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner.
Polling stations are open between 7am and 10pm and you must have photo id to cast your vote.
For those who have registered, papers can be returned until polls close.
The candidates standing for election as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner are:
- Conservative Donna Jones, former Portsmouth City Council leader, who has held the position since 2021
- The Labour Party's Becky Williams, a councillor on Rushmoor Borough Council
- The Liberal Democrats’ Prad Baines, a councillor on Hampshire County Council
- For the Justice and Anti-Corruption Party, Don Jerrard
The role of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) was created to be the voice of the people and to hold the police to account.
They are responsible for allocating funding and overseeing priorities, with an aim to cut crime and deliver an effective and efficient police service, according to the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners.
The County Press will be at the count, which will take place tomorrow, and we will reveal the winner as soon as they are announced.
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