Polling day is Thursday 10 December 2026
Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm. If you live in Ward 8 Cumnock and New Cumnock and you're registered to vote, you can vote in this by-election.
Hello
I'm Stephen McNamara, and I'm standing in the Ward 8 Cumnock and New Cumnock by-election for the Alliance for Democracy and Freedom.
More about me and what I stand for is coming to this page soon. In the meantime, my blog has my take on local news.
Latest from the blog
The candidates are confirmed, and now it's your turn
7 November 2026
The full list of candidates for the Cumnock and New Cumnock by-election is out. Here's why I think every one of them, and every vote cast on 10 December, matters.
A New Cumnock woman, a school in Zimbabwe, and the power of giving your time
6 November 2026
Stephen responds to the Cumnock Chronicle story about a New Cumnock woman who helped build a school in Zimbabwe for 153 children, and says it shows what voluntary action can do.
Get in touch
Got a question, an issue you'd like raised, or want to help with the campaign? Email me and I'll get back to you.
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