The PCC's office is within Wiltshire Police headquarters, Devizes.

Jonathon Seed, the Conservative candidate, withdrew from the contest in the interval between the vote and the count when it emerged that (if elected) he would be disbarred owing to a spent conviction for drink driving.

[5][6] Seed said he had been advised by his party that the offence would not affect his application and that he had believed he was eligible, although it was reported that Conservative headquarters were unaware of the offence until a few days before the count.

[7] Wiltshire Police asked Thames Valley Police to investigate the candidacy, "to ensure independent oversight and to remove any potential conflict of interest".

[13] Legislation states that the office becomes vacant two months after a person elected to the office fails to deliver their acceptance (i.e. on 12 July) and requires an election to be held within the subsequent 35 days.