By-election timetable generator - updated
The By-election timetable generator has been updated to take account of an additional bank holiday
Latest news
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Update to Scottish Government guidance on doorstep canvassing
2 April The guidance on campaigning for the 6 May Scottish Parliament Election has been updated to reflect the fact that face-to-face doorstep canvassing cannot commence on 5 April as had been hoped
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Electorate and Postal Vote statistics, 31 March 2021
An analysis of the total eligible electorate in Scotland as at 31 March 2021 and the total with a postal vote.
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Scottish Parliament Election - analysis of candidates by constituency
Analysis of candidates by constituency in the Scottish Parliament Election 2021
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Details of council by-elections
The log of Scottish Council by-elections has been updated
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Position Paper: Scrutiny of Verification and Count at the Scottish Parliament Election 2021
The EMB has published a position paper explaining how scrutiny of the count must and will be promoted at the Scottish Parliament Election given the necessary restrictions to control the coronavirus.
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Advice following further assessment of the need for multiple days of poll - 28 January 2021
The EMB has undertaken a further review of the need for multiple days of poll and has submitted its findings to Scottish Ministers.
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Further Directions from the Convener of the EMB - 3 February 2021
The Convener of the EMB has issued further directions to Returning Officers and Electoral Registration Officers regarding the Count Timing and allocation of voters to polling stations
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Preparation Checklist / Risk Assessment Scottish Parliament Election 2021
A basic checklist has been circulated to Returning Officers to help in their planning for the Scottish Parliament Election under Covid conditions.
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Directions from the Convener - Scottish Parliament Election 2021
Directions from the Convener of the EMB regarding the delivery of the Scottish Parliament Election Scheduled for 6 May 2021.
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Assessment of the need to hold polling over multiple days at the Scottish Parliament Election scheduled for 6 May 2021
Assessment of the need to hold polling over multiple days at the Scottish Parliament Election scheduled for 6 May 2021