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McArthur Retains Orkney Constituency for the LibDems Election 2026

Registered voters:17,841 Turnout: 57.6% Change in turnout since 2021:−7.8%

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  1. Liberal Democrat,Liam McArthur
    • Votes 7,221
    • Share 70.2%
    • Share change +7.8
  2. Scottish National Party,Robert Leslie
    • Votes 1,661
    • Share 16.2%
    • Share change -12.9
  3. Reform UK,John Coupland
    • Votes 844
    • Share 8.2%
    • Share change +8.2
  4. Conservative,Jamie Halcro Johnston
    • Votes 358
    • Share 3.5%
    • Share change -2.5
  5. Labour,Mike Macleod
    • Votes 199
    • Share 1.9%
    • Share change -0.6

Registered voters:17,841

Turnout: 57.6%

Change in turnout since 2021:−7.8%

3 responses to “McArthur Retains Orkney Constituency for the LibDems Election 2026”

  1. Linda S Thomas Avatar
    Linda S Thomas

    From the U.S., I remain in awe of the people of Orkney. Thank you for this election result.

    Reply
  2. Lilly Hunter Avatar
    Lilly Hunter

    Did no one vote for the Green candidate?

    Reply
    1. theorkneynews Avatar
      theorkneynews

      There wasn’t a Green candidate standing in the Orkney constituency

      Reply

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