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1978 Orkney Islands Council election

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All 24 seats to Orkney Islands Council 13 seats needed for a majority
First party   Leader George Marwick Party Independent Leader's seat Birsay (defeated) Last election 24 Seats won 24 Seat change 1 Popular vote 4,458 Percentage 100.0% Swing 0.0%
Council Convener before election George Marwick Independent Council Convener after election Edwin Eunson Independent

The 1978 Orkney Islands Council election, the second election to Orkney Islands Council, was held on 2 May 1978 as part of the wider 1978 Scottish regional elections. Only independent candidates contested the election and ten seats were uncontested.

Results

1978 Orkney Islands election

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Independent	24	1	0	1	100.0	100.0	4,458	0.0

Ward Results

References

1. Bochel, JM; Denver, DT. "Scottish Regional Elections, 1978" (PDF).
2. "OIC Election - Shock Results: Three Councillors Lose Their Seats - Including Convener". The Orcadian. 4 May 1978.

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