1990 Borders Regional Council election

The 1990 Borders Regional Council election, the fifth election to Borders Regional Council, was held on 3 May 1990 as part of the wider 1990 Scottish regional elections. The election saw the Independents gain a majority on the 23 seat council.

1990 Borders Regional Council election
May 3, 1990 (1990-05-03)
All 23 seats to Borders Regional Council
12 seats needed for a majority
Turnout42.6%
  First party Second party Third party
 
Party Independent SLD Conservative
Last election 14 1 6
Seats won 12 6 3
Seat change 2 5 5
Popular vote 11,165 7,335 8,421
Percentage 32.3% 21.2% 24.4%
  Fourth party
 
Party SNP
Last election 0
Seats won 2
Seat change 2
Popular vote 6,651
Percentage 19.3%
The result of the election
Council control before election


Independent

 Council control after election


Independent

Aggregate Results
Borders Regional election, 1990[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Independent 12 2 4 2 32.3 11,165
  SLD 6 5 0 5 21.2 7,335
  Conservative 3 0 3 3 24.4 8,421
  SNP 2 2 0 2 19.3 6,651
  Labour 0 - - - 3.1 1,067

Ward Results

References
  1. Bochel, JM; Denver, DT. "Scottish Regional Elections, 1990" (PDF). The Elections Centre. p. 44-45. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
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