Lerwick South By-Election February 2008

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Following the death of councillor Cecil Eunson, a by-election was called for the 28th February 2008 to fill the vacant seat in the Lerwick South ward.
The by-election was won by Jonathan Wills.

Contents 1 Candidates[1] 2 Results 3 Statistics 4 See Also 5 References

Candidates^[1]

• Peter Campbell, former headmaster and EIS official, from Sandyloch Drive Lerwick.
• Larry Deyell, from Nederdale, Lerwick.
• Geoff Feather, former councillor from Gulberwick.
• Robbie Leith, former candidate, from Sandveien, Lerwick.
• Maurice Mullay, former candidate and Sheitland Islands Tourism Chief Executive, from Gulberwick.
• Vic Thomas, environmental campaigner, from Hoswick, Sandwick.
• Lyle Williamson, computer technician, from Knab Road, Lerwick.
• Jonathan Wills, former councillor, Scottish & UK Parliamentary candidate, and newspaper editor, from Bressay.

Results

Candidate	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4	Stage 5	Stage 6	Stage 7
Peter Campbell	233	240	246	272	317	370	465
Larry Deyell	63	66
Geoff Feather	87	91	96
Robbie Leith	183	188	204	216	228
Maurice Mullay	169	171	177	199
Vic Thomas	29
Lyle Williamson	228	229	234	245	286	337
Jonathan Wills	332	335	350	361	402	462	576

Jonathan Wills was duly elected at stage 7, to serve as and SIC councillor for the Lerwick South ward.

Statistics

• Total Electorate: 3382
• Votes Cast: 1331
• Valid votes:1324
• Rejected as void: 7
• Turnout: 39%

See Also

Shetland News Article, including candidates manifestos

References

1. ↑ Shetland News Article, 5th February 2008