Candidates for Lochaber By-Election Confirmed
Issued on behalf of The Returning Officer
Following today’s deadline for nominations, The Highland Council can confirm the details of the six candidates that are standing in the Ward 21 Fort William and Ardnamurchan By-election.
The candidates are as follows:
- BAXTER, Andrew Phillip - Scottish Liberal Democrats
- BEHNER-COADY, Marit - Scottish Greens
- CARSTAIRS, Susan - Scottish Labour Party
- FAWCETT, Fiona - Scottish Conservative and Unionist
- LUMB, Nathan - Scottish Libertarian Party
- MACHIN, Rebecca - Scottish National Party (SNP)
Notice of Poll and Statement of Persons nominated
Voting will take place on Thursday 21 November 2024 with the electronic count to be held the following day in Fort William.
Ward 21 is a 4-member ward. The successful candidate will join fellow ward members Councillors Sarah Fanet, Thomas MacLennan and Kate Willis.
Anyone over 16 years old who is living in the Ward is eligible to take part in this by-election if they are registered to vote. To register to vote visit this website or alternatively call the Electoral Registration Office on 0800 393783 for assistance. The last date to register to vote in this by-election is midnight on Tuesday 5 November 2024.
Voters will be able to cast their vote in person on the day by visiting their polling station or they can apply for either a postal vote or appoint a proxy which is requesting someone to vote on their behalf. Photographic ID is not required for people voting at polling stations for this election as it only applies to UK Parliamentary elections.
The latest time to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Wednesday 6 November 2024 and the deadline for anyone wishing to appoint a proxy is 5pm on Wednesday 13 November 2024.
Advice on postal and proxy voting is available by contacting the Electoral Registration Office on 0800 393783 or emailing ero@highland.gov.uk