Lerwick Town Council Election November 1889
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Hunter | 278 | Elected |
 Gilbert Harrison | 277 | Elected |
| Francis Halcrow | 260 | Elected |
| George Kay | 223 | Elected |
 John Leisk | 217 | Elected |
 James Cullen Grierson | 111 | Not elected |
| James Hutchinson | 102 | Not elected |
| Laurence Mouat | 92 | Not elected |
| Archibald Garriock | 90 | Not elected |