Gillingham South by-election

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A by-election was held in Gillingham South ward on 19 February 1998 to elect one councillor.

Prior to the by-election, the seat was held by the Liberal Democrats. Following the by-election, the Liberal Democrats held the seat.

Dayantha Liyanage was elected as councillor for the ward.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate Votes %

Liyanage Dayantha Porambe Dayantha Porambe Liyanage
Liberal Democrat 656 54.3%

Holman Pamela Margaret Pamela Margaret Holman
Labour 372 30.8%

Hunter Roy Roy Hunter
Conservative 180 14.9%

Liberal Democrat hold

Candidate	Votes	%
Liyanage Dayantha Porambe Dayantha Porambe Liyanage Liberal Democrat	656	54.3%
Holman Pamela Margaret Pamela Margaret Holman Labour	372	30.8%
Hunter Roy Roy Hunter Conservative	180	14.9%
Liberal Democrat hold

To order the candidates by name or number of votes received, click on the appropriate column heading.

Rejected Ballots

The number of votes rejected and not counted at this election was:

Want of Official Mark 0

Voting for more than the permitted number of candidates 0

Writing or marks by which the voter could be identified 0

Unmarked or voided for uncertainty 3

Total 3

Vote Share

Vote Change

Swing

Vote share for the ward is calculated using the "top vote" method, which uses the candidate from each party with the highest number of votes.

Previous election Next election

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	Want of Official Mark	0
	Voting for more than the permitted number of candidates	0
	Writing or marks by which the voter could be identified	0
	Unmarked or voided for uncertainty	3
	Total	3