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7. Police and Crime Commissioner elections

The first elections of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) took place across England and Wales (excluding London) on 15 November 2012.  

Residents of East Devon vote for the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner.  British and Commonwealth citizens are eligible to vote if they are  on the Electoral Register.

Elections are held every four years, and voting takes place using the first past the post system.

The next election will be held on 2 May 2024.

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