Electionpedia.comAlistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) won Orkney and Shetland in the 2024 UK general election by 7,807 votes over Robert Leslie (Scottish National Party).
Alistair Carmichael received 11,392 votes (55.07%). Robert Leslie received 3,585 votes (17.33%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alistair Carmichael ↗Elected | Liberal Democrat | 11,392 | 55.07% |
| 2 | Robert Leslie | Scottish National Party | 3,585 | 17.33% |
| 3 | Alex Armitage | Scottish Green Party | 2,046 | 9.89% |
| 4 | Robert Smith | Reform UK | 1,586 | 7.67% |
| 5 | Conor Savage | Labour | 1,493 | 7.22% |
| 6 | Shane Painter | Conservative | 586 | 2.83% |
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Orkney and Shetland General Election Result 2024: Alistair Carmichael Won
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