1994 Western Isles Area Council election

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.

1994 Western Isles Area Council election
5 May 1994 (1994-05-05)
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 5 4
Popular vote 6,468 737
Percentage 89.8% 10.2%
Council control before election


Independent

 Council control after election


Independent

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 10.2
  Labour 4 13.3 10.2 737 New
  Vacant 1 3.3

References
  1. Bochel, H. M.; Denver, D. T. (1994). "The Scottish Regional Elections 1994: Results and Statistics" (PDF). University of Dundee. pp. 44–45. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 September 2020 – via The Elections Centre, Plymouth University.


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