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SNP
Win First Ever STV By-Election
 The
first ever council by-election fought under the Single Transferable
Vote system has seen the SNP gain a council seat from the
Conservatives in Aberdeen City Council.
The
by-election is not only a landmark in Scotland but also
re-affirms the SNP as the largest party in Scotland at local
government level with a grand total of 364 to Labour's 348,
Conservative 142, Lib Dem, 166, Greens, 8 and Others, 186.
The
by-election in the Midstocket / Rosemount Ward of Aberdeen
City Council was caused by the death of 77 year old incumbent
Tory Councillor.
In
first preference votes the result was;
| SNP |
873 |
| Conservative
Party |
821 |
| Liberal
Democrats |
693 |
| Labour |
581 |
|
Solidarity |
31 |
| Independent |
20 |
However,
when the minor parties were eliminated from the contest
second preferences the final vote was:
| SNP |
1258 |
| Conservative
Party |
1122 |
The
result gave the SNP their 13th seat on Aberdeen City, up
from 6 prior to May 3 and cements their position within
the Administration on the city council.
The
by-election also the SNP share of the vote rise by 3.2%
while the Labour vote fell by 3.8%.
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