The By Election in Ward 4 - Irvine Townhead, was held on 8 February 2001 following the death of the sitting Councillor. The electorate was 3564. 1089 (30%) of eligible voters cast a vote. Drew Duncan was returned as Councillor for the Ward.
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NAME
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VOTES
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JAMES BYRNE
Scottish Socialist Party (Convenor Tommy Sheridan)
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300
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ROBERT COCHRANE
The Socialist Labour Party Local Candidate
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48
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DAVID DUNCAN
Drew Duncan The Scottish Labour Party
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385
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SCOTT GALLACHER
The Scottish Conservative and Unionist Candidate
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32
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DAVID LEISHMAN
Scottish National Party (SNP)
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324
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Full result