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.
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Candidates<ref>Shetland News Article, 5th February 2008</ref>
- 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 Shetland 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 | Party | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Campbell | Independent | 233 | 240 | 246 | 272 | 317 | 370 | 465 | |
| Larry Deyell | Independent | 63 | 66 | | |||||
| Geoff Feather | Independent | 87 | 91 | 96 | | ||||
| Robbie Leith | Independent | 183 | 188 | 204 | 216 | 228 | | ||
| Maurice Mullay | Scottish Conservatives | 169 | 171 | 177 | 199 | | |||
| Vic Thomas | Independent | 29 | | ||||||
| Lyle Williamson | Independent | 228 | 229 | 234 | 245 | 286 | 337 | | |
| Jonathan Wills | Independent | 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
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