Local election results 4 May 2017 – Ward 7 Mid and Upper Nithsdale
3 councillors have been elected in Ward 7 of Dumfries and Galloway Council to represent Mid and Upper Nithsdale.
Overall result
3 councillors elected:
- Jim Dempster (Scottish Labour Party)
- Matthew Ronnie (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
- Andrew Wood (Scottish National Party)
Detailed results
The percentage poll was 53.4%. There were 4,328 valid ballot papers and 50 rejected ballot papers.
The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected was 1,083.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Dempster | Scottish Labour Party | 1,055 | 2 |
| Matthew Ronnie | Scottish Conservative and Unionist | 1,211 | 1 |
| John Syme | Scottish Labour Party | 724 | 0 |
| Graham Watson | - | 466 | 0 |
| Andrew Stuart Wood | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 872 | 5 |