Scottish Parliamentary Election 2016 - Results
Below follows the results of the Scottish Parliamentary Elections for Moray that were held on Thursday 5 May 2016.
- Moray Constituency Results
- Moray Constituency: Breakdown of Spoilt Votes
- Highland and Islands Regional list: Moray
- Highland and Islands Regional Results: Moray; Breakdown of Spoilt Votes
- Banffshire & Buchan Coast Constituency Results (PDF, External Link)
Moray Constituency Results
Richard Neilson LOCHHEAD (Scottish National Party (SNP) was elected the Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Moray Constituency on Friday 6 May 2016. (02:55am)
| Name | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Neilson LOCHHEAD | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 15742 |
| Sean MORTON | Scottish Labour Party | 3547 |
| Jamie PATERSON | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 1265 |
| Douglas ROSS | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 12867 |
| Ballot Papers Rejected (see below) | 123 | |
| Electorate | 61969 | |
| Total Votes Cast | 33544 | |
| Turnout Percentage | 54.1% |
Moray Constituency Breakdown of Spoilt Votes
| Reason | No. of Papers |
|---|---|
| Want of identifying mark/official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more than one party’s regional list or individual candidate or for a registered party and an individual candidate | 14 |
| Writing or mark by which voter can be identified | 0 |
| Unmarked or void for uncertainty | 109 |
| Total ballot papers rejected | 123 |
Highland and Islands Regional List: Moray Results only
| Party | Votes Cast |
|---|---|
| RISE – Respect, Independence, Socialism and Environment (Scotland's Left Alliance) |
105 |
| Scottish Christian Party “Proclaiming Christ’s Lordship (Christians Together) |
223 |
| Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party (Ruth Davidson for a Strong Opposition) |
11571 |
| Scottish Green Party (Re-elect John Finnie) |
2053 |
| Scottish Labour Party (Choose kids, not cuts) |
3376 |
| Scottish Liberal Democrats - |
1043 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) (Nicola Sturgeon for First Minister) |
13809 |
| Solidarity – Scotland’s Socialist Movement (Tommy Sheridan – IndyRef2) |
136 |
| UK Independence Party (UKIP) (UKIP) |
1006 |
| STOCKAN, James Wilson (Independent) |
164 |
| TOTAL | 33486 |
| Ballot Papers Rejected (see below) | 62 |
| Electorate | 61969 |
| Total Votes Cast | 33550 |
| Turnout Percentage | 54.1% |
Highland and Islands Regional Results: Moray; Breakdown of Spoilt Votes
| Reason | No. of Papers |
|---|---|
| Want of identifying mark/official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more than one party’s regional list or individual candidate or for a registered party and an individual candidate | 14 |
| Writing or mark by which voter can be identified | 0 |
| Unmarked or void for uncertainty | 48 |
| Total ballot papers rejected | 62 |