Richard Shepherd – Votes and party alignment
| Year | Party alignment | Total votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 88.37% | 66 |
| 2014 | 89.42% | 238 |
| 2013 | 92.52% | 264 |
| 2012 | 95.49% | 258 |
| 2011 | 84.74% | 253 |
| 2010 | 86.65% | 270 |
| 2009 | 94.44% | 263 |
| 2008 | 96.28% | 318 |
| 2007 | 91.96% | 237 |
| 2006 | 96.59% | 242 |
| 2005 | 97.81% | 247 |
| 2004 | n/a | 348 |
| 2003 | 98.29% | 371 |
| 2002 | 99.11% | 276 |
| 2001 | 97.89% | 129 |
| 2000 | 100.00% | 8 |
| 1999 | 78.37% | 11 |
| 1998 | 100.00% | 9 |
| 1997 | 100.00% | 3 |