Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh By-Election results

Following the resignation of Councillor Kate Stephen in Ward 5 (Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh), a by-election was held on Thursday 6 December 2018.

Voting was by the single transferable vote and Alexander MacInnes - Scottish National Party (SNP) emerged as the winner at the 8th stage of the count.

The turnout was 40.65%

The Candidates were:

• Gavin Berkenheger - Scottish Conservative and Unionist
• Christopher Birt - Scottish Labour Party
• Irene Frances Brandt - Scottish Green Party
• Harry Christian - Scottish Libertarian Party
• Jean Davis - Independent
• Les Durance - UKIP Scotland
• Richard Greene - Independent
• Alexander MacInnes - Scottish National Party (SNP)
• George Scott - Scottish Liberal Democrats

The by-election detailed results will be published on Monday 10 December 2018.

For more info visit: https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/799/elections_and_voting/395/local_government_by-elections