Dumfries and Galloway local by-election
Stranraer and the Rhins ward by-election
This election will be held on Thursday 20 November 2025.
This by-election was called because the elected member resigned.
There is one seat up for election, and you can choose from eight candidates.
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How to vote
This election uses Single Transferable Vote.
Rank the candidates by your preference: 1, 2, 3… You don't have to rank all the candidates, but you must at least mark your first choice.
Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.
For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.
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Julie Currie
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Michael Havard
Scottish Green Party
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Simon Allen Hugh Jones
Scottish National Party (SNP)
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John Peter McCutcheon
Labour Party
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John Roberts
Reform UK
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Gisele Skinner
Heritage Party
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Shaun Smith
Independent
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Tracey Warman
Liberal Democrats
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