Local election results 4 May 2017 – Ward 2 Mid Galloway and Wigtown West
4 councillors have been elected in Ward 2 of Dumfries and Galloway Council to represent Mid Galloway and Wigtown West.
Overall result
4 councillors elected:
- Katie Hagmann (Scottish National Party)
- David Inglis (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
- Jim McColm (Independent)
- Graham Nicol (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
Detailed results
The percentage poll was 51.3%. There were 5,382 valid ballot papers and 120 rejected ballot papers.
The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected was 1,077.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Anne Bannatyne | Scottish Green Party | 116 | 0 |
| Matthew Curry | Scottish Labour Party | 368 | 0 |
| Katie Hagmann | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 701 | 9 |
| David Inglis | Scottish Conservative and Unionist | 1,403 | 1 |
| Jim McColm | Independent | 976 | 5 |
| John McCutcheon | Independent | 48 | 0 |
| Graham Nicol | Scottish Conservative and Unionist | 723 | 7 |
| Steve Norris | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 572 | 0 |
| Richard Oxley | Independent | 475 | 0 |