You have an upcoming election

Thursday 25 June 2026: Highland local election East Sutherland and Edderton by-election

You will have one ballot paper to fill out.

Highland local election East Sutherland and Edderton by-election candidates

Jay Ayrey
Reform UK
Eric De Venny
Liberal Democrats
Rebecca Machin
Scottish National Party (SNP)
John Murray
Independent
Eva Short
Conservative and Unionist Party

Find out more about the candidates in your area on WhoCanIVoteFor.co.uk

There may also be community council elections in some areas.

Voting by post

The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on Thursday 25 June 2026 was Tuesday 09 June 2026. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections.

If you have a postal vote

Your returning officer will send your postal voting pack after the deadline to become a candidate has passed.

Voter registration

The deadline to register to vote on Thursday 25 June 2026 was Monday 08 June 2026.

If you registered to vote before the deadline, then you will be able to vote in this election. Contact your council to check if you are on the register.

You can register to vote in future elections.

Your polling station

Please check back closer to the time of the election to find out the address of your polling station.

You'll also get a poll card in the post before the election. This will tell you where to vote. If you haven’t received your polling card, contact your returning officer.

Opening times

Thursday 25 June 2026 — 7am – 10pm

Accessibility at polling stations

Polling stations have a range of accessibility support to help you cast your vote.

Read more about Accessibility at polling stations.

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
Highland and Western Isles VJB
Moray House
16-18 Bank Street
Inverness
IV1 1QY

Phone: 0800 393783

Email: ero@highland.gov.uk

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