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- ➡️ Conservative candidate David Sidwick elected as Dorset PCC
- ➡️ The count is taking place today for the by-election and Dorset PCC election
- ➡️ Yesterday voting took place for the Canford Heath ward and Commons ward by-elections and for Dorset's next Police and Crime Commissioner
- ➡️ Conservative candidate Sean Gabriel has won the Canford Heath by-election by 41 votes
- ➡️ Christchurch Independents candidate Vanessa Ricketts has won the seat in the Commons ward by more than 500 votes
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