Actor Brian Baumgartner, who is most known for his role as Kevin Malone in the US version of The Office, came second after receiving 1,553 votes. Dr Arthur Bernhoff, a St Andrews graduate and Ministry of Defence analyst, was elected as the new rector of the Fife university after clinching 3,135 votes.St Andrews said this year’s election saw the “biggest response” in recent history, with turnout at just under 45 per cent, almost double the turnout in the last vote in 2023. Returning officer Mike Gettinby put the record-breaking turnout down to the “engaged and positive” campaigns by the candidates.