You are in the After the election section Home … Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Scottish Parliament elections … After the election … Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Scottish Parliament elections Print this page | Print full guidance 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 Last updated: 18 September 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