Robin Tilbrook, English Democrats, 54, from Willingale, near Ongar. A solicitor, Mr Tilbrook is the national chairman of the English Democrats and a past president of the Mid-Essex Law Society.
He said: "What we are campaigning for is for England to have a fair voice in the way the government runs the country.
"There is going to be a serious reduction in the ability of Essex Police to deliver services (due to budget cuts). That needs to be resisted and as Police Crime Commissioner I would resist that."
Andrew Smith, UKIP, 63, from Epping. He has a degree in economics and statistics and is a qualified chartered accountant.
He said: "It gives me the experience to deal with the huge budget cuts facing Essex Police, which are not going to go away anytime soon. I want Essex Police to be trusted by the public and to refocus on the side of the victims."
Linda Belgrove, Independent, 58, from Tendring. A businesswoman, Ms Belgrove has been a member of the Essex Police Authority for four years.
She said: "I am very concerned about policing being influenced by party politics. Party politics is part of life but it has never been part of policing."
Valerie Morris-Cook, Labour, 54, from Thurrock. Ms Morris-Cook is the general manager of a logistics firm and is also deputy leader of Thurrock Council.
She said: "I am an ordinary woman from an ordinary background who has worked hard all her life. I think this election is a huge opportunity for us to bridge the gap between the police and public, and give residents and businesses a voice at the top table."
Mick Thwaites, Independent, 56, from Southend-on-Sea. Mr Thwaites served on three police forces over 34 years, holding the positions of assistant chief constable, head of traffic and head of operations.
He said: "People want to see cops out on the streets, reassuring them and making them feel safe. When they call the police they want them to attend – it's not difficult.
"I don't think it should be a political position – it should be an independent post. The people of Essex should determine policing priories."
Nick Alston, Conservative, 60, from Chelmsford. After studying at Cambridge he was commissioned as an officer in the Royal Navy before spending 30 years in operational defence and security work.
He said: "This is an opportunity to reconnect the public with the police – to get the police back in touch with us all. I'm convinced the police want to get there too."
