Non-party campaigners: Council elections in Scotland

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What are non-party campaigners?

Non-party campaigners are individuals or organisations that campaign in elections, but are not standing as political parties or candidates. 

Non-party campaigners have to follow certain rules in the run-up to elections.

The types of non-party campaigns

There are two types of non-party campaigns. These are:

General campaigns Local campaigns

Campaigns for or against:

  • one or more political parties
  • parties or candidates that support or do not support particular policies
  • other categories of candidate

 

Campaigns for or against:

  • one or more candidates
  • in a particular constituency, ward or other electoral area

 

 

You can find more information about the different types of campaigns in our guidance Non-party campaigners: Where to start.

The general campaign rules do not apply at elections in Scotland in 2023. You therefore do not have to register with us or report donations to us, and spending on activities directed only at your members will still count towards your spending total.

Diweddarwyd ddiwethaf: 29 Tachwedd 2022