You are in the Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Scottish Parliament elections section Home … Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Scottish Parliament elections … Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Scottish Parliament elections Print this page | Print full guidance After the election This section sets out what happens after the election, including actions that candidates must take. This guidance covers:submitting your spending return and the associated deadlinesreturn of your depositaccess and supply of election documentselection petitions Last updated: 18 September 2025 Book traversal links for Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Scottish Parliament elections Declaration of regional results Deadlines Modal Title