You are in the Polling day section Home … Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Scottish Parliament elections … Polling day … Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Scottish Parliament elections Print this page | Print full guidance Who can support you on polling day On polling day, you may be supported by campaigners, polling agents, and you may also decide to use tellers.This section sets out more information about:polling agents and how to appoint themthe role of tellersthe requirement to maintain the secrecy of the ballotdos and don’ts for candidates and their supports on polling day Last updated: 18 September 2025 Book traversal links for Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Scottish Parliament elections What happens after polls close? Polling agents Modal Title