Alston Moor ward by-election result August 2016
| Name of Candidate | Political Group | Votes recorded (E): Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff, Thomas | Liberal Democrats | 302 (E) |
| Harrison, Stephen John | The Conservative Party Candidate | 251 |
And I hereby declare that the said Thomas Sheriff has been duly elected Councillor for the said ward.
The Number of Ballot Papers Rejected was as follows:
| The number of ballot papers rejected was as follows: | Number of ballot papers |
|---|---|
| Want of an official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 2 |
| Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 1 |
| Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total spoilt votes | 3 |
| Vacant Seats: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Electorate: | 1,686 |
| Ballot papers verified: | 556 |
| Turnout: | 33% |
Last updated: Monday, 26 April, 2021.