West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner election result: 6 May 2021
Results
The results of the election for the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner.
First Stage Count results
Total number of ballot papers verified: 625,010
Turnout: 31.02%
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 276,743 | 45.51% |
| Hambleton, Jools | Independent | 27,664 | 4.55% |
| Hoath, Mark William | Reform UK | 18,002 | 2.96% |
| Hunt, Jon | Liberal Democrats | 38,594 | 6.35% |
| Jaddoo, Desmond Gustavus | We Matter Party | 7,745 | 1.27% |
| Singh Sohal, Jay | The Conservative Party Candidate | 239,288 | 39.35% |
Total number of valid first preference votes is: 608,036
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 16,974
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 1
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the first preference vote: 3,714
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 180
- Unmarked as to the first preference vote: 9,184
- Void for uncertainty as to the first preference vote: 3,895
Total number of valid first preference votes plus rejected: 625,010
If a candidate achieves 50% of the vote at the first stage, then they will be elected the West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner. If no-one achieves 50%, then the two candidates who received the highest number of votes will be carried forward to the second stage. The ballot papers from the other candidates are then redistributed in accordance with their second preference votes. Any for the top two candidates are added to their first stage totals. The candidate with the most first and second preference votes will then be elected as the West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner. If a second stage is required, the top two candidates will be confirmed and results will appear here as they are declared locally.
A full breakdown of the rejected votes will be available from each local authority.
Birmingham
Total number of ballot papers verified: 213,729
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 111,852 |
| Hambleton, Jools | Independent | 10,122 |
| Hoath, Mark William | Reform UK | 4,743 |
| Hunt, Jon | Liberal Democrats | 15,979 |
| Jaddoo, Desmond Gustavus | We Matter Party | 4,029 |
| Singh Sohal, Jay | The Conservative Party Candidate | 63,681 |
Total number of valid first preference votes is: 210,406
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 4,843
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the first preference vote: 1,628
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 33
- Unmarked as to the first preference vote: 1,814
- Void for uncertainty as to the first preference vote: 1,368
Total number of valid first preference votes plus rejected: 215,249
Coventry
Total number of ballot papers verified: 75,800
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 37,101 |
| Hambleton, Jools | Independent | 3,934 |
| Hoath, Mark William | Reform UK | 2,629 |
| Hunt, Jon | Liberal Democrats | 4,583 |
| Jaddoo, Desmond Gustavus | We Matter Party | 775 |
| Singh Sohal, Jay | The Conservative Party Candidate | 24,579 |
Total number of valid first preference votes is: 73,601
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 2,199
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 1
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the first preference vote: 398
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 1
- Unmarked as to the first preference vote: 936
- Void for uncertainty as to the first preference vote: 863
Total number of valid first preference votes plus rejected: 75,800
Dudley
Total number of ballot papers verified: 81,267
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 27,765 |
| Hambleton, Jools | Independent | 3,445 |
| Hoath, Mark William | Reform UK | 2,939 |
| Hunt, Jon | Liberal Democrats | 3,812 |
| Jaddoo, Desmond Gustavus | We Matter Party | 597 |
| Singh Sohal, Jay | The Conservative Party Candidate | 40,596 |
Total number of valid first preference votes is: 79,154
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 2,127
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the first preference vote: 276
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 1
- Unmarked as to the first preference vote: 1,288
- Void for uncertainty as to the first preference vote: 562
Total number of valid first preference votes plus rejected: 81,281
Sandwell
Total number of ballot papers verified: 69,226
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 35,991 |
| Hambleton, Jools | Independent | 2,496 |
| Hoath, Mark William | Reform UK | 2,284 |
| Hunt, Jon | Liberal Democrats | 2,649 |
| Jaddoo, Desmond Gustavus | We Matter Party | 833 |
| Singh Sohal, Jay | The Conservative Party Candidate | 22,445 |
Total number of valid first preference votes is: 66,698
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 2,528
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the first preference vote: 505
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 8
- Unmarked as to the first preference vote: 1,841
- Void for uncertainty as to the first preference vote: 174
Total number of valid first preference votes plus rejected: 69,226
Solihull
Total number of ballot papers verified: 62,192
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 12,863 |
| Hambleton, Jools | Independent | 3,406 |
| Hoath, Mark William | Reform UK | 1,736 |
| Hunt, Jon | Liberal Democrats | 6,224 |
| Jaddoo, Desmond Gustavus | We Matter Party | 557 |
| Singh Sohal, Jay | The Conservative Party Candidate | 35,895 |
Total number of valid first preference votes is: 60,681
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 1,510
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the first preference vote: 195
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 0
- Unmarked as to the first preference vote: 960
- Void for uncertainty as to the first preference vote: 355
Total number of valid first preference votes plus rejected: 62,191
Walsall
Total number of ballot papers verified: 61,506
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 22,940 |
| Hambleton, Jools | Independent | 2,515 |
| Hoath, Mark William | Reform UK | 2.007 |
| Hunt, Jon | Liberal Democrats | 2,928 |
| Jaddoo, Desmond Gustavus | We Matter Party | 465 |
| Singh Sohal, Jay | The Conservative Party Candidate | 28,840 |
Total number of valid first preference votes is: 59,695
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 1,811
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the first preference vote: 335
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 3
- Unmarked as to the first preference vote: 1,292
- Void for uncertainty as to the first preference vote: 181
Total number of valid first preference votes plus rejected: 61,506
Wolverhampton
Total number of ballot papers verified: 59,763
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 28,231 |
| Hambleton, Jools | Independent | 1,746 |
| Hoath, Mark William | Reform UK | 1,664 |
| Hunt, Jon | Liberal Democrats | 2,419 |
| Jaddoo, Desmond Gustavus | We Matter Party | 489 |
| Singh Sohal, Jay | The Conservative Party Candidate | 23,252 |
Total number of valid first preference votes is: 57,801
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 1,956
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the first preference vote: 377
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 134
- Unmarked as to the first preference vote: 1,053
- Void for uncertainty as to the first preference vote: 392
Total number of valid first preference votes plus rejected: 59,757
Second Stage results
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 24,663 |
| Singh Sohal, Jagjeet | The Conservative Party Candidate | 20,551 |
Total number of rejected ballot papers at second count: 12,782
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the second preference vote: 76
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 141
- Unmarked as to the second preference vote: 12,134
- Void for uncertainty as to the second preference vote: 431
Birmingham
Total number of ballot papers going through to count two is: 34,873
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 10,724 |
| Singh Sohal, Jagjeet | The Conservative Party Candidate | 7,075 |
Other eliminated candidates: 11,565
Total number of valid second preference votes is: 29,364
Total number of rejected ballot papers at second count: 5,556
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the second preference vote: 8
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 0
- Unmarked as to the second preference vote: 5,242
- Void for uncertainty as to the second preference vote: 306
Total number of valid second preference votes plus rejected: 34,920
Coventry
Total number of ballot papers going through to count two is: 11,921
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 3,246 |
| Singh Sohal, Jagjeet | The Conservative Party Candidate | 2,420 |
Other eliminated candidates: 4,949
Total number of valid second preference votes is: 10,615
Total number of rejected ballot papers at second count: 1,306
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the second preference vote: 5
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 0
- Unmarked as to the second preference vote: 1,295
- Void for uncertainty as to the second preference vote: 6
Total number of valid second preference votes plus rejected: 11,921
Dudley
Total number of ballot papers going through to count two is: 10,793
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 2,407 |
| Singh Sohal, Jagjeet | The Conservative Party Candidate | 2,701 |
Other eliminated candidates: 4,303
Total number of valid second preference votes is: 9,411
Total number of rejected ballot papers at second count: 1,382
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the second preference vote: 1
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 0
- Unmarked as to the second preference vote: 1,380
- Void for uncertainty as to the second preference vote: 1
Total number of valid second preference votes plus rejected: 10,793
Sandwell
Total number of ballot papers going through to count two is: 8,262
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 2,011 |
| Singh Sohal, Jagjeet | The Conservative Party Candidate | 1,686 |
Other eliminated candidates: 3,349
Total number of valid second preference votes is: 7,046
Total number of rejected ballot papers at second count: 1,216
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the second preference vote: 55
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 0
- Unmarked as to the second preference vote: 1,063
- Void for uncertainty as to the second preference vote: 98
Total number of valid second preference votes plus rejected: 8,262
Solihull
Total number of ballot papers going through to count two is: 11,924
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 2,887 |
| Singh Sohal, Jagjeet | The Conservative Party Candidate | 3,419 |
Other eliminated candidates: 4,259
Total number of valid second preference votes is: 10,565
Total number of rejected ballot papers at second count: 1,359
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the second preference vote: 2
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 0
- Unmarked as to the second preference vote: 1,354
- Void for uncertainty as to the second preference vote: 3
Total number of valid second preference votes plus rejected: 11,924
Walsall
Total number of ballot papers going through to count two is: 7,915
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 1,801 |
| Singh Sohal, Jagjeet | The Conservative Party Candidate | 1,943 |
Other eliminated candidates: 2,996
Total number of valid second preference votes is: 6,740
Total number of rejected ballot papers at second count: 1,175
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the second preference vote: 2
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 141
- Unmarked as to the second preference vote: 1,029
- Void for uncertainty as to the second preference vote: 3
Total number of valid second preference votes plus rejected: 7,915
Wolverhampton
Total number of ballot papers going through to count two is: 6,318
| Candidate | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 1,587 |
| Singh Sohal, Jagjeet | The Conservative Party Candidate | 1,307 |
Other eliminated candidates: 2,637
Total number of valid second preference votes is: 5,531
Total number of rejected ballot papers at second count: 788
Rejected votes
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more than one candidate as to the second preference vote: 3
- Writing or mark by which voter could be identified: 0
- Unmarked as to the second preference vote: 771
- Void for uncertainty as to the second preference vote: 14
Total number of valid second preference votes plus rejected: 6,319
Final results
The total of valid first and second preference votes for each of the remaining candidates is as follows:
| Candidate | Party | First stage votes | Second stage votes | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster, Simon John | The Labour Party Candidate | 276,743 | 24,663 | 301,406 |
| Singh Sohal, Jagjeet | The Conservative Party Candidate | 239,288 | 20,551 | 259,839 |