Local election results 5 May 2022 – 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 (SNP))
- Emma Jordan (Scottish Labour Party)
- Paula Stevenson (Scottish Labour Party)
Detailed results
The electorate was 10,203 and the number of ballot papers received was 4,012 giving a percentage turnout of 39.3%. There were 62 rejected ballot papers. The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected was 791.
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 | 1,123 | 1 |
| Andy Ferguson | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 1,561 | 1 |
| Ann Johnstone | Scottish Green Party | 191 | 0 |
| Emma Jordan | Scottish Labour Party | 728 | 2 |
| Paula Stevenson | Scottish Labour Party | 347 | 5 |