West of England Combined Authority Mayoral election stage 2 count results
The ballot papers for the eliminated candidates were checked. Second choice votes for the two remaining candidates were added to their first round totals. The candidate with the most votes was:
BOWLES, Tim Charles The Conservative Party Candidate who is elected as the West of England Combined Authority Mayor
Stage 2 Declaration
Stage 2 count totals 05 May 2017
Total number of ballot papers verified at the conclusion of the second count is:
The total number of second preference votes given for each of the candidates is as follows:
West of England Combined Authority Mayoral total
| Name | Party | Number of second preference votes |
|---|---|---|
| BOWLES, Tim Charles | The Conservative Party Candidate | 16,504 |
| MANSELL, Lesley Ann | Labour and Co-operative Party | 22,296 |
| Candidates not remaining in the contest | 55,288 | |
| Doubtfuls | 5,437 | |
| Total number of votes | 99,525 |
The number of ballot papers rejected is as follows:
| Rejection reason | Number of rejected ballot papers |
|---|---|
| (a) unmarked or void for uncertainty as to the second preference vote | 5,437 |
| Total number of rejected ballot papers |
5,437 |
The total number of valid first and second preference votes cast for each of the remaining candidates is as follows:
| Name | Party | First preference | Second preference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWLES, Tim Charles | The Conservative Party Candidate | 53,796 | 16,504 | 70,300 |
| MANSELL, Lesley Ann | Labour and Co-operative Party | 43,627 | 22,296 | 65,923 |
| Totals | 97,423 | 38,800 | 136,223 |
The local authority area breakdown of the total number of first and second preference votes given for each of the candidates is as follows:
Bath & North East Somerset
| Name | Party | Number of second preference votes |
|---|---|---|
| BOWLES, Tim Charles | The Conservative Party Candidate | 3,343 |
| MANSELL, Lesley Ann | Labour and Co-operative Party | 4,309 |
| Candidates not remaining in the contest | 12,694 | |
| Doubtfuls | 1,207 | |
| Total number of votes | 21,553 |
The number of ballot papers rejected is as follows:
| Rejection reason | Number of rejected ballot papers |
|---|---|
| (a) unmarked or void for uncertainty as to the second preference vote | 1,207 |
| Total number of rejected ballot papers |
1,207 |
The total number of valid first and second preference votes cast for each of the remaining candidates is as follows:
| Name | Party | First preference | Second preference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWLES, Tim Charles | The Conservative Party Candidate | 13,103 | 3,343 | 16,446 |
| MANSELL, Lesley Ann | Labour and Co-operative Party | 6,137 | 4,309 | 10,446 |
Bristol
| Name | Party | Number of second preference votes |
|---|---|---|
| BOWLES, Tim Charles | The Conservative Party Candidate | 6,917 |
| MANSELL, Lesley Ann | Labour and Co-operative Party | 13,935 |
| Candidates not remaining in the contest | 28,892 | |
| Doubtfuls | 2,603 | |
| Total number of votes | 52,347 |
The number of ballot papers rejected is as follows:
| Rejection reason | Number of rejected ballot papers |
|---|---|
| (a) unmarked or void for uncertainty as to the second preference vote | 2,603 |
| Total number of rejected ballot papers |
2,603 |
The total number of valid first and second preference votes cast for each of the remaining candidates is as follows:
| Name | Party | First preference | Second preference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWLES, Tim Charles | The Conservative Party Candidate | 18,146 | 6,917 | 25,063 |
| MANSELL, Lesley Ann | Labour and Co-operative Party | 29,676 | 13,935 | 43,611 |
South Gloucestershire
| Name | Party | Number of second preference votes |
|---|---|---|
| BOWLES, Tim Charles | The Conservative Party Candidate | 6,244 |
| MANSELL, Lesley Ann | Labour and Co-operative Party | 4,052 |
| Candidates not remaining in the contest | 13,702 | |
| Doubtfuls | 1,627 | |
| Total number of votes | 25,625 |
The number of ballot papers rejected is as follows:
| Rejection reason | Number of rejected ballot papers |
|---|---|
| (a) unmarked or void for uncertainty as to the second preference vote | 1,627 |
| Total number of rejected ballot papers |
1,627 |
The total number of valid first and second preference votes cast for each of the remaining candidates is as follows:
| Name | Party | First preference | Second preference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWLES, Tim Charles | The Conservative Party Candidate | 22,547 | 6,244 | 28,791 |
| MANSELL, Lesley Ann | Labour and Co-operative Party | 7,814 | 4,052 | 11,866 |