SNP reveal candidate for upcoming by-election in Aberdeen
A former police officer and part-time lecturer has been selected as the SNP candidate for the upcoming Torry and Ferryhill by-election in Aberdeen.
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By-election date set for vacant Aberdeen seat
A by-election date of the vacant Torry/Ferryhill seat has been agreed by Aberdeen City Council.
By-election to be held on Shetland after recently-elected MSP resigns as councillor
Lerwick South residents will be asked to cast their votes again soon after newly-elected MSP Beatrice Wishart resigned as a councillor.
Liberal Democrats see off SNP challenge to retain Shetland seat in Holyrood by-election
The Liberal Democrats have won the Shetland by-election, holding on to the seat despite the SNP returning a record number of votes in the island constituency.
Shetland voters head to the polls today after hard fought by-election campaign
Shetland voters head to the polls today at the end of a hard fought-election campaign that has seen the SNP bid to unseat the Liberals for the first time.
Voters go to polls in Shetland to elect new MSP
Voters in Shetland are going to the polls to elect the islands’ new MSP, with Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP hoping to causing an upset by winning the seat from the Liberal Democrats.
Nicola Sturgeon accused of only caring about Shetland when votes are on offer
Nicola Sturgeon faced criticism when it emerged she made as many trips to Shetland during the by-election as she has done over her five-year term as first minister.
Scottish Labour choosing candidate for Bridge of Don by-election
National Labour party bosses will choose a candidate for an important Aberdeen by-election.
By-election date announced for vacant seats in Bridge of Don
Aberdeen City Council have today announced the date for the Bridge of Don by-election, where two seats are to be filled.
Tavish Scott triggers Shetland by-election by stepping down as a MSP
Tavish Scott yesterday triggered a by-election in Shetland as he resigned as an MSP to take up a high-profile role with Scottish Rugby.
Aberdeen community group needs new blood to keep going
A community group is staging a by-election to recruit a new member so that it can remain afloat.
SNP notch up victory over Tories in Highland by-election battle
The Scottish National Party has won another seat on Highland Council after a recording a success in a by-election.
Nine candidates in Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh by-election
Nine candidates representing the full political spectrum have put themselves forward for election in Highland Council’s Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh ward.
Six do battle over Caol and Mallaig Ward as public go to polls
Residents of the Caol and Mallaig Ward will take to the polling station today to elect the successor to the late Councillor Billy MacLachlan.
Moray SNP left out in the cold by Siberian Tory councillor
The Conservatives in Moray have been bolstered once more after winning a by-election.
Elgin by-election: Candidates react to Tory win
SNP candidate Patsy Gowans was upbeat in the face of a second defeat at the polls within months yesterday.
“£20,000 man” Colin Clark confirms he will trigger by-election
Aberdeenshire Council is facing its third election in Inverurie in just eight months after new MP Colin Clark confirmed he will step down from his local role.
Nominations open for Moray by-election
Moray Council has issued a reminder that nominations open today for the forthcoming by-election in the Elgin City North ward.
Could the Tories make a bid for power after shock north-east by-election results?
The SNP's hold on Aberdeenshire Council hangs by a thread after the Tories grabbed a shock victory in two by-elections.
Inverness ballot result imminent
Culloden and Ardersier will learn today who will succeed Labour's John Ford as the ward's latest Highland councillor.
Meet the nine candidates contesting Highland Council seat
The future of Fort George barracks and a furious stink over a local sewage works expansion have dominated the discussion in the run-up to Thursday's Culloden and Ardersier council by-election.
Two council by-elections set for early November
Two by-elections will be held in November following a turbulent few months for Aberdeenshire Council.
Nine candidates throw hat in the ring for seat of late councillor
Nine candidates will battle it out next month to become the newest Highland councillor.
SNP on course for Holyrood clean sweep following by-election poll
The SNP have won their 26th council by-election victory in just eight months - putting them on course for a clean sweep of constituencies at May's Holyrood poll.
Councillor U-turn sparks SNP fury
Moray's SNP group has accused the council's newest member of "duping" voters by going back on a vow not to join the local authority's ruling administration.
Shock LibDem win in Highland by-election
The Liberal Democrats have won a Highland Council by-election for the seat vacated by new SNP MSP Drew Hendry.
SNP march to double victory in Aberdeen by-elections
The wave of support for the SNP showed no signs of abating yesterday, as the party swept to a double by-election victory in Aberdeen.
Independent candidate defeats SNP challenge in Moray by-election
The SNP's hopes of seizing control of Moray Council were dashed yesterday at the party was defeated in a key by-election.
Nationalist MSP labels Aberdeen Labour group “toxic” in wake of SNP by-election success
The SNP's thumping victories in two Aberdeen by-elections left the city council's Labour-led coalition clinging on to power last night.
Independent candidate Dennis Slater elected in Moray by-election
Independent Dennis Slater was today confirmed as Moray's newest councilor.
Aberdeen City Council by-election results: SNP win both seats
Voters in Aberdeen went to the polls yesterday to elect two new city councillors to represent them up to the general council elections in 2017.
Candidates set for Moray by-election
Candidates in a Moray Council by-election have reflected on a hard-fought campaign on the eve of tomorrow's crucial vote.