Former Conservative MSP Alexander Stewart spoke of his pride in representing the people of Clacks over the past decade.
Last week he failed to win re-election to his regional seat of Mid Scotland and Fife, which includes the Wee County.
Stewart made a speech at Alloa Town Hall on Friday after it was revealed he had come fourth in the constituency contest for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane.
He said: “I have been elected since May 5, 1999 at a council level and have spent ten years as an MSP. For my 27 years of service to the community, I have always given all my best, and I thank everybody who has supported me during that time.”
At that point he still could have stood a chance of returning to Holyrood as the peach ballot papers were yet to be counted, but he had accepted earlier in the day that even the list result could be difficult for his party.
In the end a win wasn’t on the cards, the Tories’ regional representation was halved from four to two and Stewart didn't make the cut.
He continued: “In the ten years that I have had the privilege of being a member of the Scottish Parliament for Mid Scotland and Fife, it has been the honour of my life.
“One thing is certain, the people make a decision and they made that decision today. For my party, it means that we need to refocus, regroup, and return, and I can assure you ladies and gentlemen, it has been a privilege to support everyone in this constituency and this region, and that my political journey is not over.”
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