Given the substantial criminal allegation against him, Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden was subject to harsh criticism over his position.
He had defiantly told the news before the referendum that the people should decide whether or not he served again.
According to the official tally, he was still the top choice for nearly 22% of votes, despite his unique circumstances.
However, he finished third in a race for the council seat in the City of Gold Coast, which he had won with great ease four years prior.
The 31-year-old is accused of killing Robert Lumsden, his stepfather, at the family’s residence in August of last year.
For legal reasons, more information regarding the proceedings cannot be disclosed; however, during a pretrial conference, his attorneys stated that he will enter a not guilty plea.
