East Ayrshire Council by-election result

By-Election Result: Kilmarnock North

Background This week’s by-election gave us a relatively rapid return to East Ayrshire, and to Kilmarnock in particular, following the West and Crosshouse by-election in November. Whereas that was due to a councillor becoming MP, unfortunately Kilmarnock North followed the sad passing of Labour councillor and local group leader Maureen McKay.If you’re an avid follower of BBS you may have noticed that this analysis has been publ…

East Ayrshire Council by-election result

Caroline Barton (Scottish National Party) has been elected to serve as Councillor for Ward 2 (Kilmarnock North) following the local government by-election on Thursday 20 February 2025. The by-election was held following the death of Councillor Maureen McKay in November last year. The results were as follows: Finlay Affleck, Scottish Greens: 75 Caroline Barton, Scottish National Party (SNP): 748 Ian Grant, Independent: 277 Sandra Joanne Kirkwood…