2011 Council By-Election Result
Ward 4 – Kilpatrick By-Election
3 March 2011
Number of Councillors to be elected: 1
| Electorate | Turnout % | Total Valid Votes | Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8963 | 25.98% | 2301 | 1151 |
| Candidates | Party | Status | 1st Preference votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Boyle | Scottish Conservative and Unionist | 161 | |
| Frank McNiff | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 758 | |
| Lawrence O'Neill | Scottish Labour Party Candidate | Elected at Stage 1 | 1382 |
Elected to serve for the Kilpatrick Ward: Lawrence O'Neill
Summary of rejected papers at Stage 1
| Reason for rejection | No. of papers |
|---|---|
| No Official Mark | Nil |
| Figure "1" not placed so as to indicate a first preference for one candidate | 15 |
| Figure "1" indicating first preference is set opposite the name of more than one candidate | 10 |
| Anything which identifies the voter | Nil |
| Paper unmarked or void for uncertainty | 1 |