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1994 Western Isles Islands Council election

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1994 Western Isles Area Council election

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29 of the 30 seats to Western Isles Council
15 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
Party Independent Labour
Last election 30 seats, 100.0% Did not stand
Seats won 25 4
Seat change Decrease5 Increase4
Popular vote 6,468 737
Percentage 89.8% 10.2%


Council control before election


Independent

Council control after election


Independent

The sixth election to Western Isles Council was held on 5 May 1994 as part of the wider 1994 Scottish regional elections. One ward - Laxdale - was unfilled, as no individuals came forward as candidates.

Aggregate results

The result of the election
Western Isles Council election, 1994[1]
Turnout: 7,205
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Independent 25 83.3 89.8 6,468 Decrease10.2
  Labour 4 13.3 10.2 737 Increase10.2
  Vacant 1 3.3

Ward results

References