Local election results 4 May 2017 – Ward 6 North West Dumfries
4 councillors have been elected in Ward 6 of Dumfries and Galloway Council to represent North West Dumfries.
Overall result
4 councillors elected:
- Graham Bell (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
- Andy Ferguson (Scottish National Party)
- David McKie (Scottish Labour Party)
- Ronnie Nicholson (Scottish Labour Party)
Detailed result
The percentage poll was 42.3%. There were 4,222 valid ballot papers and 112 rejected ballot papers.
The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected was 845.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Bell | Scottish Conservative and Unionist | 1,374 | 1 |
| Stacy Bradley | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 574 | 0 |
| Billy Farries | - | 163 | 0 |
| Andy Ferguson | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 693 | 5 |
| Michelle Anne Johnston | Scottish Green Party | 128 | 0 |
| David McKie | Scottish Labour Party | 611 | 5 |
| Ronnie Nicholson | Scottish Labour Party | 679 | 5 |