Local election results 4 May 2017 – Ward 12 Annandale East and Eskdale
3 councillors have been elected in Ward 12 of Dumfries and Galloway Council to represent Annandale East and Eskdale.
Overall result
3 councillors elected:
- Karen Carruthers (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
- Archie Dryburgh (Scottish Labour Party)
- Ronnie Tait (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
Detailed result
The percentage poll was 51.5%. There were 4,360 valid ballot papers and 65 rejected ballot papers.
The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected was 1,091.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Carruthers | Scottish Conservative and Unionist | 1,290 | 1 |
| Archie Dryburgh | Scottish Labour Party | 638 | 5 |
| Denis Male | - | 721 | 0 |
| Sylvia Moffat | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 454 | 0 |
| Craig Peacock | Independent | 513 | 0 |
| Ronnie Tait | Scottish Conservative and Unionist | 744 | 5 |