Explained in plain English
How are PCCs elected?
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are elected by the public in their local police force area using the supplementary vote system. This means you pick a first and second choice. If no candidate gets over 50% of first choices, the top two go head to head, with second choices from eliminated candidates being added to their totals.
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