1990 Orkney Islands Council election

The 1990 Orkney Islands Council election, the fifth election to Orkney Islands Council, was held on 3 May 1990 as part of the wider 1990 Scottish regional elections. The election saw the Independents take all save one of the seats on the council, securing them an overall majority.

1990 Orkney Islands Council election
May 3, 1990 (1990-05-03)
All 24 seats to Orkney Islands Council
12 seats needed for a majority
  First party
 
Party Independent
Last election 24
Seats won 24[lower-alpha 1]
Seat change
Percentage 100%
The result of the election
Council control before election


Independent

 Council control after election


Independent

Aggregate Results
Orkney Islands election, 1990[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Independent 24 0 0 100.0

Notes
  1. Includes 1 Orkney Movement candidate

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