You are in the section Cartref … … Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Scottish Parliament elections Argraffu'r dudalen hon | Argraffu'r canllawiau llawn What happens to the election paperwork after the result is announced After the results are declared, all election documents are securely held by the Constituency Returning Officer for a period of 12 months.1 Most documents are available for public inspection. Please note that ballot papers are not open to public inspection. 1. Para 70, Schedule 2, Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 ↩ Back to content at footnote 1 Diweddarwyd ddiwethaf: 18 Medi 2025 Book traversal links for Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Scottish Parliament elections Declaration and acceptance of office Inspection and supply of election related documents Modal Title