Shetland Central By-Election December 2011
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The Shetland Central By-Election, which was caused by Iris Hawkins resignation in October 2011, was held on December 15th.
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Candidates
- Stephen Morgan, former Shetland Islands Council manager
- Clive Richardson, Sullom Voe employee, standing as a Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate
- David Sandison, Chairman of the Scalloway Community Council.
- Ian Scott, Scalloway resident and previous candidate
- Scotty Van Der Tol, formerly known as Scotty Dyble, has stood as a UKIP candidate in Shetland.
- Robert Williamson, trade unionist.
Results
| Candidate | Party | 1st | Ballots Transferred | Total | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Morgan | 116 | +8 | 124 | | |
| Clive Richardson | Conservative | 29 | -29 | - | |
| David Sandison | Independent | 332 | +20 | 352 | |
| Scotty Van Der Tol | 27 | -27 | - | | |
| Robert Williamson | Independent | 75 | +6 | 81 | |
Statistics
- Total Electorate:
- Votes Cast: 690
- Valid votes: 686
- Rejected as void: 4
- Quota for election: 344