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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.

Candidates announced ahead of Whitburn and Blackburn Ward By-Election

Candidates have been announced for the Whitburn and Blackburn Ward By-Election on 11 December:

10 November
Whitburn and Blackburn By-Election 2025

• Douglas Thomas Butler- Scottish Liberal Democrats

• Callum Cox - Scottish National Party (SNP)

• Thomas Robert Lynch - Independent

• Samuel James Robert McCulloch- Scottish Labour Party

• David McClennan- Reform UK

• Eddie Millar - Independent

• Reece Sinnott - Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

• Robbie Gerald Walker- Scottish Greens

In the most recent By-Election held in the area, the percentage turnout was 20.7%. Make sure you have everything in place to have your say

A reminder that the deadline for voter registration is midnight on Monday 24 November 2025

Further guidance on voter registration and more on is available via the West Lothian Council website. (opens new window)