Local election results 4 May 2017 – Ward 5 Abbey
3 councillors have been elected in Ward 5 of Dumfries and Galloway Council to represent Abbey.
Overall result
3 councillors elected:
- Ian Blake (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
- Rob Davidson (Scottish National Party)
- Davie Stitt (Scottish Labouar Party)
Detailed results
The percentage poll was 51.0%. There were 4,225 valid ballot papers and 59 rejected ballot papers.
The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected was 1,057.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Blake | Scottish Conservative and Unionist | 1,664 | 1 |
| Rob Davidson | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 685 | 7 |
| Belle Doyle | Independent | 175 | 0 |
| Kim Lowe | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 207 | 0 |
| Tom McAughtrie | - | 448 | 0 |
| Clare Barbara Phillips | Scottish Green Party | 120 | 0 |
| Davie Stitt | Scottish Labour Party | 926 | 2 |