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Nominations – Individual regional candidates

This section contains our guidance for individual candidates not standing on behalf of a party who are standing for election as a regional Member of the Scottish Parliament.

The guidance covers:

  • The nomination process, including what forms you need to complete
  • When and how you need to submit your nomination papers
  • What happens after you submit your nomination papers

Guidance on standing for other elections can be found on our website.

Last updated: 17 December 2025