This was unpopular locally, and former Member of Parliament Phil Gallie challenged this in court by way of a judicial review but this was unsuccessful.

At the same time, the electoral ward of Kyle was transferred from the former Ayr constituency to Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley.

[3] In the Scottish Parliament, the area is represented by SNP MSP Siobhian Brown as part of the Ayr constituency.

At Westminster, Doonfoot is represented by Allan Dorans of the Scottish National Party as part of the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock constituency.

Doonfoot extends westwards from the River Doon to the ruin of Greenan Castle, overlooking the coast.