Comhairle nan Eilean Siar election, 2003

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An election to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar was held on 1 May 2003 as part of the wider 2003 Scottish local elections.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Place

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is the local government council for Na h-Eileanan Siar council area of Scotland, comprising the Outer Hebrides. It is based in Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis.

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Aggregate results

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar election, 2003 [1]
Turnout in contested wards: 64.1% (6,954)
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Independent 24Increase2.svg2 70.66 4,914Decrease2.svg3.41
  Labour 4Decrease2.svg2 15.96 1,110Increase2.svg2.02
  SNP 3Steady2.svg 13.37 930Increase2.svg1.38

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