Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Scottish Parliament elections

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Who can attend the count?

Constituency candidates and their election agents (or a sub-agent instead of an election agent) have the right to be present at their constituency count.

Individual regional candidates or those on a party list, and their election agent (or a sub-agent instead of an election agent) have the right to be present at their count.1
 
Additionally, one other person may be invited to attend by each candidate. This person is in attendance as a guest. They have no powers for functions.

Counting agents may also be appointed to attend the count on your behalf.2

Last updated: 18 September 2025