Lerwick Town Council Election September 1868
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Gilbert Duncan | Appointed as Senior Bailie | |
| John Robertson Sr | Appointed as Junior Bailie | |
| John Harrison | 57 | Elected |
| Arthur Laurenson | 56 | Elected |
 John Robertson Jr | 56 | Elected |
| George Smith | 55 | Elected |
| Peter Garriock | 52 | Elected |
| Ross Smith | 48 | Elected |
| Robert Linklater | 47 | Elected |
 Charles Robertson | 40 | Elected |
| James Dalziel | 29 | Elected |