Lerwick Town Council Election November 1901
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| John G. Irvine | 307 | Elected | |
| | 294 | Elected | |
| Sinclair Johnson | 269 | Elected | |
| | 264 | Elected | |
| James Robertson | Social-Democrat | 130 | Not elected |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| John G. Irvine | 307 | Elected | |
| | 294 | Elected | |
| Sinclair Johnson | 269 | Elected | |
| | 264 | Elected | |
| James Robertson | Social-Democrat | 130 | Not elected |