Election results - Ward 9 - Nith
4 councillors have been elected in Ward 9 of Dumfries and Galloway Council to represent Nith.
Overall result
4 councillors elected:
- John Gillespie Campbell (Scottish National Party (SNP))
- Malcolm Johnstone (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
- David Robert Slater (Independent)
- Keith Walters (Scottish Labour Party)
Detailed Results
The electorate was 10,573 and the number of ballot papers received was 5,079 giving a percentage turnout of 48.0%. There were 72 rejected ballot papers. The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected was 1,002.
The first preference votes received by each of the candidates and the stage at which any candidate was elected is:
| Candidate | Description (if any) | First preference votes | Stage of election |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gillespie Campbell | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 1,670 | 1 |
| Malcolm Johnstone | Scottish Conservative and Unionist | 904 | 5 |
| Anne McLauchlan | Scottish Green Party | 240 | 0 |
| Alastair Muir | Scottish Conservative and Unionist | 515 | 0 |
| David Robert Slater | Independent | 488 | 7 |
| Keith Walters | Scottish Labour Party | 835 | 3 |
| Angie Whitelaw | Scottish Labour Party | 355 | 0 |
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Page last updated: 10/05/2022
