The third Dumfries and Galloway Regional Council election was held on 6 May 1982.

This was the first time the Liberals and the SDP contested the regional election in Dumfries and Galloway.

Labour managed to increase their seats while their vote share declined.

The Scottish National Party (SNP) had a very good election, gaining 2 seats and increasing their vote share by over 11%.

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