As the Local Returning Officer appointed for the voting area of South Hams District Council at the election for the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Devon and Cornwall Police Area on 2 May 2024, I hereby give notice that I have certified the following to the Police Area Returning Officer:
| Name of Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of Votes |
|---|---|---|
| SOSA HERNANDEZ, Alison Selina commonly known as HERNANDEZ, Alison |
Conservative Candidate - More Police, Safer Streets | 6,995 |
| LODGE, Stephen Robert commonly known as LODGE, Steve |
Liberal Democrats - For a fair deal | 3,945 |
| STEEL, Daniel John | Labour and Co-operative Party | 4,804 |
The number of ballots rejected was as follows:
| The total number of verified ballot papers available: | 15,902 |
|---|---|
| The total number of rejected ballot papers: | 158 |
| The total number of valid votes: | 15,744 |
| Reason | Number of ballot papers |
|---|---|
| A - want of an official mark | 0 |
| B - voting for more Candidates than voter was entitled to | 21 |
| C - writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| D - being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 137 |
| E - rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 158 |
Andrew Bates
Local Returning Officer
3 May 2024