Roger Hirst has been re-elected as Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner in Essex - winning on the first ballot of the count.
The countywide turnout was 32.47%, an increase from the 2016 PCC election when the turnout was 26%.
Mr Hirst said: “This is a sobering level of endorsement from the people of Essex. I am grateful that they are clearly appreciating what we have been doing over the past five years.
"We have achieved 500 extra police officers with a commitment of further investment and with more officers to come.
“We are improving the culture of the fire and rescue service with a focus on prevention and protection. It is really exciting that this programme has been endorsed by the public of Essex.”
He added: “I would like to say thank you to everyone involved in the election across the county, in particular the Police Area Returning Officer Adrian Pritchard and his team.”
Full result:
Roger Hirst(C): 235,346 (Elected)
Chris Vince (L) 99,712
Jon Whitehouse (LD) 58,131
Robin Tillbrook (English Democrats)42,831
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