Local election results 4 May 2017 – Ward 1 Stranraer and the Rhins
4 councillors have been elected in Ward 1 of Dumfries and Galloway Council to represent Stranraer and the Rhins.
Overall result
4 councillors elected:
- Andrew Giusti (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
- Willie Scobie
- Tommy Sloan (Scottish Labour Party)
- Ros Surtees (Scottish National Party)
Detailed results
The percentage poll was 46.3%. There were 5,270 valid ballot papers and 80 rejected ballot papers.
The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected was 1,055.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Collings | Scottish Libertarian Party | 95 | 0 |
| Tracy Davidson | Independent | 181 | 0 |
| Andrew Giusti | Scottish Conservative and Unionist | 1,703 | 1 |
| Robert McRae | Independent | 123 | 0 |
| Marion McCutcheon | Independent | 166 | 0 |
| Willie Scobie | - | 1,925 | 1 |
| Tommy Sloan | Scottish Labour Party | 312 | 7 |
| Ros Surtees | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 765 | 7 |