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14 April 2026
Electoral registration reminder
Anyone not already registered to vote has just under a week left to ensure they can take part in the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary Election on Thursday 7th May.
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1 April 2026
Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Highlands and Islands Region
The following parties and candidates have been nominated for election as Members of the Scottish Parliament for the Highlands and Islands Region. A poll will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026 between…
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1 April 2026
Notice of Election Agents - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Orkney Islands Constituency
Notice is hereby given by Oliver David Reid, Constituency Returning Officer, of the Election Agents appointed by candidates for the Scottish Parliament election in the Orkney Islands Constituency on…
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1 April 2026
Notice of poll and situation of polling stations - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Orkney Islands Constituency
The following candidates have been nominated for election as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Orkney Islands Constituency. A poll will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026 between 7am and 10pm.
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1 April 2026
Candidates for Scottish Parliament Election Announced
Five candidates have put their names forward to stand for the Orkney Islands Constituency in the Scottish Parliament Election in May.
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1 April 2026
Notice of Election Agents - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Highlands and Islands Region
Notice is hereby given by Derek Brown, Regional Returning Officer, of the Election Agents appointed by parties and individual candidates for the Scottish Parliament election in the Highlands and…
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16 March 2026
Notice of Election - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Highlands and Islands Region
1. An election is to be held for 7 members to serve in the Scottish Parliament for the Highlands and Islands Region.
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16 March 2026
Notice of Election - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Orkney Islands Constituency
1. An election is to be held for a Constituency Member to serve in the Scottish Parliament for the Orkney Islands Constituency.
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17 March 2025
Postal Vote Re-applications - UK Parliamentary Elections
Electors in Orkney who have previously chosen to vote by post at UK Parliamentary Elections are being asked to reapply if they wish to continue to have a postal vote.
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13 January 2025
Can you represent your community? Three community councils seek new members.
Three communities in Orkney will be calling for new members to join their Community Council and help shape their area in coming weeks.
