Vacancies
The EMB is looking to fill two new posts: a Business Support Administrator (Part Time 0.5 FTE) and a Projects and Operations Manager.
Latest news
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ELECTORAL MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR SCOTLAND STRATEGIC PLAN: 2027/28-2031/32
As required by legislation, the EMB has submitted its Strategic Plan ) for the period 2027/28-2031/32 to the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body.
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Updated log of council by-elections
The log showing council by-elections since May 2022 has been updated as at 28 September 2026.
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Log of by-elections updated
The log showing council by-elections since May 2022 has been updated as at 25 May 2026.
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eCount 2027 Bulletins
eCount Bulletins 2027 are all posted on the EMB website for reference by RO Teams
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Scottish Parliament 2026 - Results
An analysis of the results of the Scottish Parliament Election 2026 is now available for download.
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By-election timetable generator - updated
The By-election timetable generator has been updated to take account of an additional bank holiday
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Log of by-elections updated
The log of council by-elections has been updated.
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Directions issued for the Scottish Parliament Election 2026
Following consultation with ROs, EROs and the Electoral Commission, Malcolm Burr, Convener of the Board, has issued a set of Directions for the Scottish Parliament Election on 7 May 2026.
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Preparedness for the Scottish Parliament election 2026
In preparation for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election 2026, the EMB and the Electoral Commission held an in-person event for Returning Officers (ROs) and Electoral Registration Officers (EROs)