Under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, which set up the arrangements for electing PCCs, a successful candidate has two months to sign a declaration of acceptance of office for the police and crime commissioner role. If it’s not signed within two months, the position for the area becomes vacant and an election must be held. Anyone can apply to the High Court to have the role declared vacant if they think the new police and crime commissioner is disqualified from carrying out the role. If Mr Seed is elected on Monday, it looks increasingly likely that a new election will have to be held.