1986 Borders Regional Council election

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Map showing results by Borders Regional Electoral District. Borders Regional Council election, 1986.svg
Map showing results by Borders Regional Electoral District.

The 1986 Borders Regional Council election for the Borders Regional Council took place on Thursday 8 May 1986, alongside elections to the various regional councils across Scotland.

Independents won 14 of the council's 23 seats.

Aggregate results

Scottish Borders Regional Council election, 1986 [1]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Independent 1356.69
  Conservative 619.40
  Alliance 25.23
  SNP 118.69
  Borders Independent 1(incl under Ind)
  Labour 00000.000.00

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References

  1. "The Results". The Glasgow Herald. 10 May 1986. pp. 6–7.