Lerwick Town Council Election November 1908
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Ratter | Ratepayers Association | 381 | Elected |
 William Sinclair | Ratepayers Association | 360 | Elected |
 Robert Dowell Ganson | 310 | Elected | |
 Peter Scott Goodlad | 297 | Elected | |
| John Brown | 283 | Not elected | |
| George Allison | 249 | Not elected |