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Larkhall By-Election: Remembering Councillor McDonald
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- May 22, 2026
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- 86
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Summary
In Larkhall, a by-election is scheduled for July 9th following the passing of Councillor Lesley McDonald. Known for her dedication and respect across political lines, McDonald was a prominent figure in the community, serving as Chair of South Lanarkshire Council’s Finance and Corporate Resources Committee. The election notice was released today, with candidate nominations opening on May 26th and closing on June 5th. McDonald was remembered for her hard work, passion for Robert Burns and Scottish rugby, and her role as Chair of the Machan Trust. The community will gather to elect a new representative, with votes to be counted electronically at the council offices in Hamilton. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/96eb642d99c9e4f2