The next scheduled elections in Scotland will take place on Thursday 06 May 2027

The next UK General Election must be held no later than Wednesday 15 August 2029. However, the prime minister can choose to hold it at any point before this.

By-elections can be called at any time.

We don't provide information about community council elections.

Find out about when different elections typically take place where you live.

Get help with electoral registration

Send your postal and proxy vote applications to your local electoral registration team. You can also contact them to find out if you’re on the electoral register, and if you already have a postal or proxy vote.

Electoral Registration Officer
Lothian Valuation Joint Board
17A South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9FL

Phone: 0131 344 2500

Email: enquiries@lothian-vjb.gov.uk

Website

Your returning officer

For questions about your poll card, polling station, or about returning your postal voting ballot, contact your returning officer.

Midlothian Council

Phone: 0131 271 3384

Email: elections@midlothian.gov.uk

Midlothian Council website

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