1988 Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council election

Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council election November 2022 November 2022 1988 Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council election parliamentary no 1984 Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council election 1984 1988 05 05 y 1992 Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council election 1992 All 10 seats to Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council 6 33,664 52.6%note Excludes uncontested wards. Lab Labour Party (UK) 10 seats, 70.2% 8 2 7,655 61.3% 8.9 ILab Independent Labour 0 seats, 13.4% 1 1 1,399 11.3% 2.1 SDP Social Democratic Party (UK, 1988–1990) N/A 1 1 1,163 9.4% Newnote SDP1 At the 1984 election, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) won 6.7% of the vote. They subsequently merged with the Liberal Party in March 1988 to form the Social and Liberal Democrats. Some members of the SDP opposed the merger and split to form a new Social Democratic Party. Council Leader Labour Party (UK) Council Leader after election Labour Party (UK) Elections to Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council were held on 5 May 1988, on the same day as the other Scottish local government elections. This was the fifth election to the district council following the local government reforms in the 1970s. The election used the 10 wards created by the Initial Statutory Reviews of Electoral Arrangements in 1981. Each ward elected one councillor using first-past-the-post voting.https://webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk/web/20190111180218/http://www.lgbc-scotland.gov.uk/reports/eareports1st.asp Initial Statutory Reviews of Electoral Arrangements Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland 18 November 2022 Labour maintained a large majority on the district council after winning eight of the 10 seats although four wards were uncontested after only Labour stood a candidate. Labour's vote share fell by 8.9% as they lost two seats from previous election in 1984. The newly formed Social Democratic Party (SDP) won a seat in Cumnock and Doon Valley for the first time – their only seat in Scotland at the 1988 elections – and the remaining seat was won by Independent Labour. Results 1988 Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council election result Labour Party (UK) 8 0 2 2 80.0 61.3 7,655 8.9 Independent Labour 1 1 0 1 10.0 11.3 1,399 2.1 Social Democratic Party (UK, 1988–1990) 1 1 0 1 10.0 9.4 1,163 Newnote SDP1 Scottish National Party 0 0 0 0.0 10.6 1,319 New Independent (politician) 0 0 0 0.0 4.1 506 New Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 0 0 0 0.0 3.6 449 14.0 10 12,491 Source:https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1988.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1988: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1-869820-02-9 1989 18 November 2022https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1984.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1984: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1984 23 November 2022 Ward results Cumnock East main Cumnock East Cumnock East Labour Party (UK) Eric Ross 2,756 Labour Party (UK) Source:https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1988.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1988: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1-869820-02-9 1989 18 November 2022https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1984.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1984: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1984 23 November 2022 Lugar, Logan and Muirkirk main Lugar, Logan and Muirkirk Lugar, Logan and Muirkirk Independent Labour J. Cannon 880 48.5 New Labour Party (UK) N. Valentine 763 42.1 26.2 Scottish National Party S. Patterson 167 9.2 New 117 6.4 N/A 1,810 58.3 2.8 2,905 Independent Labour Labour Party (UK) 37.3 Source:https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1988.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1988: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1-869820-02-9 1989 18 November 2022https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1984.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1984: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1984 23 November 2022 Cumnock South and Old Cumnock main Cumnock South and Old Cumnock Cumnock South and Old Cumnock Labour Party (UK) David Sneller 3,489 Labour Party (UK) Source:https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1988.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1988: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1-869820-02-9 1989 18 November 2022https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1984.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1984: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1984 23 November 2022 Cumnock West and Auchinleck main Cumnock West and Auchinleck Cumnock West and Auchinleck Labour Party (UK) Jean Allan 3,804 Labour Party (UK) Source:https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1988.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1988: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1-869820-02-9 1989 18 November 2022https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1984.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1984: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1984 23 November 2022 Catrine, Sorn and North Auchinleck main Catrine, Sorn and North Auchinleck Catrine, Sorn and North Auchinleck Labour Party (UK) A. McIntyre 948 67.9 4.8 Scottish National Party J. Kellighan 445 31.9 New 503 36.0 9.7 1,393 40.5 10.9 3,451 Labour Party (UK) 18.3 Source:https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1988.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1988: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1-869820-02-9 1989 18 November 2022https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1984.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1984: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1984 23 November 2022 New Cumnock main New Cumnock New Cumnock Labour Party (UK) Gerald Alexander 1,517 89.6 Scottish National Party I. Hamilton 175 10.3 1,342 79.3 1,692 46.6 3,633 Labour Party (UK) Source:https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1988.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1988: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1-869820-02-9 1989 18 November 2022https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1984.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1984: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1984 23 November 2022 Dalmellington main Dalmellington Dalmellington Social Democratic Party (UK, 1988–1990) M. Ali 1,163 56.5 New Labour Party (UK) H. Walker 626 30.4 21.0 Independent (politician) T. Gormanley 171 8.3 New Scottish National Party D. Kerr 96 4.7 New 537 26.1 N/A 2,056 65.0 16.2 3,166 Social Democratic Party (UK, 1988–1990) Labour Party (UK) 28.2 At the 1984 election, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) won 48.4% of the vote in Dalmellington. They subsequently merged with the Liberal Party in March 1988 to form the Social and Liberal Democrats. Some members of the SDP opposed the merger and split to form a new Social Democratic Party. Source:https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1988.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1988: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1-869820-02-9 1989 18 November 2022https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1984.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1984: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1984 23 November 2022 Patna and Dalrymple main Patna and Dalrymple Patna and Dalrymple Labour Party (UK) J. Smith 1,040 65.0 6.4 Independent (politician) M. T. Frew 273 17.1 New Scottish National Party J. Bradford 219 13.7 New Independent (politician) W. Harvey 62 3.9 New 767 47.9 30.5 1,594 51.2 3.3 3,126 Labour Party (UK) 23.8 Source:https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1988.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1988: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1-869820-02-9 1989 18 November 2022https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1984.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1984: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1984 23 November 2022 Drongan, Ochiltree, Rankinston and Stair main Drongan, Ochiltree, Rankinston and Stair Drongan, Ochiltree, Rankinston and Stair Labour Party (UK) J. Hodge 1,694 88.4 11.4 Scottish National Party J. McMaster 217 11.3 New 1,477 77.1 10.2 1,911 50.2 8.1 3,816 Labour Party (UK) 10.7 Source:https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1988.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1988: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1-869820-02-9 1989 18 November 2022https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1984.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1984: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1984 23 November 2022 Mauchline main Mauchline Mauchline Labour Party (UK) E. Rowe 1,067 52.2 Independent Labour D. Shankland 519 25.4 Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party J. Borland 449 22.0 548 26.8 2,035 58.1 3,518 Labour Party (UK) Source:https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1988.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1988: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1-869820-02-9 1989 18 November 2022https://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1984.pdf The Scottish District Elections 1984: Results and Statistics Dundee Election Studies, University of Dundee J. M. Botchel D. T. Denver 1984 23 November 2022 Notes note References Cumnock Category:Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council elections