By-election timetable generator - updated
The By-election timetable generator has been updated to take account of an additional bank holiday
The By-election timetable generator has been updated to take account of an additional bank holiday
The log of council by-elections has been updated.
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.
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)
Analysis of the results of the UKPGE in Scotland on 4 July 2024
Update on council by-elections since May 2022
The timetable tool has been updated for council by-election dates through 2025 and 2026, covering potential by-elections until the next scheduled Scottish Local Government Elections in May 2027.
The tracker of upcoming council by-elections has been updated.
ROs and EROs across Scotland have been working to ensure voters who have not received a postal vote that they were expecting will be able to take part in this election.
The log of council by-elections has been updated