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Deadline for registering to Vote in Scottish Parliament Election on 7 May 2026
Register by 11:59pm on 20 April 2026 to vote in the following elections on 7 May 2026 for:
- Local government elections
- Scottish Parliament elections
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You normally only need to register once – not for every election. You’ll need to register again if you’ve changed your name, address or nationality.It usually takes about 5 minutes.
Where do you live? – Register to vote – GOV.UK
The Electoral Commission
‘Your guide to voting in the Scottish Parliament Election | Thursday 7 May 2026’ Your-Guide-To-Voting-In-The-Scottish-Parliament-Election-2026
BBC
A short guide to voting in the Scottish Parliament Elections A simple guide to the Scottish Parliament 2026 election – BBC News
