Second in was Stuart Bell (SNP), the first sitting councillor to retain his seat.
And third to be announced was independent Robin Tatler.
Mrs Haslam told the Southern: “I’m really overwhelmed that the people of Tweeddale East have put their trust and faith in me as a councillor. It’s just a fantastic day for me, the Conservative Party and Tweeddale.
Mr Bell said: “I think it is fabulous that the electors of Tweeddale East have supported me and I have campaigned for improvements in local services. I did not think that this local election was about a referendum.”
And Mr Tatler said: “This is an indication of what I said in my campaign, that the people of Tweeddale East wanted an independent voice in the council.”
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