The turnout for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner election has been revealed.

From an eligible electorate of 110,789, there were 9,487 postal votes and 8,692 station votes, for a total of 18,179.

That works out at 16.41 per cent.

Polling stations closed last night, at 10pm.

Votes must now be counted, across both the Isle of Wight and Hampshire, and the winner is expected to be revealed later today (Friday).

Hoping to be named 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 Isle of Wight population showed the least interest in going to the polls: Havant 29.1% Isle of Wight 16.41% New Forest 19.09% Portsmouth 27.9% Rushmoor 33.6% Southampton 29.5% Test Valley 21.58% Winchester 40.3%