Ward Number 8, Lothian
At the most recent election (2 May 1978), G. Foulkes (The Labour Party) won Ward Number 8, with a majority of 749 votes on a turnout of 37.47%.
- Area type
- ward
- Within
- Lothian
- Elections recorded
- 1
- Recorded results
- 4
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Foulkes | The Labour Party | 1,799 | 49% | Yes |
| K. Mitchell | Conservative Party | 1,050 | 28.6% | No |
| J. Mitchell | Scottish National Party | 654 | 17.8% | No |
| J. Hamilton | The Liberal Party | 165 | 4.5% | No |