Barry Coppinger (Labour) was elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Cleveland police force area on Thursday 5 May 2016.
| Candidate | Party | Votes (first round) | Votes (second round) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alam, Sultan | Independent | 11,895 | n/a | 11,895 |
| Coppinger, John Barry | Labour Party | 32,733 | 8,604 | 41,337 (elected) |
|
Matthews, Stephen David Commonly known as Steve Matthews |
UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 17,005 | n/a | 17,005 |
| Vickers, Matthew Alexander | Conservative Party | 18,196 | 7,033 | 25,229 |
Turnout: 20.16% of voters
Rejected ballot papers (first count): 1,706
Rejected ballot papers (second count): 3,929
