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Scottish Parliamentary Elections - 7 May 2026

To vote in the Scottish Parliament elections you must be registered to vote by Monday 20 April. Register online or find out more information about the election by visiting 2026 Scottish Parliament election by using the link above.

Information on Voting

Information on registering to vote, the voting process, how you can vote and where you can vote.

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You can register to vote online
Anybody can choose to vote by post instead of at a polling place.
Information on why yours and everyone's vote counts.
Voting by proxy is when you ask someone else to vote on your behalf.
Local authorities have to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act and other laws to make polling stations accessible for people with disabilities.
Voters in Scotland will need to show photo ID to vote at a UK Parliamentary election
Polling places in West Lothian
You can find voter guidance in a BSL format via Contact Scotland