Lerwick Town Council Election November 1938
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
 Magnus Shearer | 1,260 | Elected | |
| Robert J. H. Ganson | 858 | Elected | |
 William Sinclair | Labour | 828 | Elected |
| Peter Dalziel | Labour | 768 | Elected |
| Thomas A. Irvine | 760 | Elected | |
| Andrew Mouat | 509 | Not elected | |
| John A. Williamson | Labour | 490 | Not elected |
 Arthur Johnson | Labour | 403 | Not elected |
| Peter J. Garriock | Labour | 366 | Not elected |