Lerwick Town Council By-Election June 1921
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The 1921 Lerwick Town Council By-Election occurred on Tuesday 11 June. Following the resignation of J. J. Pottinger, James M Goodlad and William Bruce were both nominated by the council and when put to a vote, they both received 5 votes each. This caused the provost to cast the deciding vote, which elected Goodlad.
Results
Electorate:
Turnout: N/A
Candidate |
Votes |
Deciding Provost vote |
Elected? |
James M. Goodlad | 5 council votes | 1 | ![]() |
William Bruce | 5 council votes | 0 | ![]() |