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Argyll and Bute local by-election

Mid Argyll ward by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 29 October 2026.

This by-election was called because the elected member died.

There is one seat up for election, and you can choose from seven candidates.

Get ready to vote:

  • How to vote

    This election uses Single Transferable Vote.

    Rank the candidates by your preference: 1, 2, 3… You don't have to rank all the candidates, but you must at least mark your first choice.

    Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.

    For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.

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    You should get a "poll card" through the post telling you where to vote.

    If you haven't got one, or aren't sure where to vote, you should call Argyll and Bute Council on 01546 603 264.

    Argyll and Bute Council
    http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
    Elections@argyll-bute.gov.uk

    Read more about how to vote .

  • Register to vote

    You need to be registered in order to vote. If you aren't registered to vote visit https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

    Register before midnight on today to vote on 29 October 2026.

    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

    Electoral Registration Officer
    Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute VJB
    Kilbrannan House
    Bolgam Street
    Campbeltown
    PA28 6JY
    PA28 6JY
    http://www.dab-vjb.gov.uk
    ero-abc@dab-vjb.gov.uk

    Your Returning Officer

    Argyll and Bute Council Argyll and Bute Council
    Kilmory
    Lochgilphead
    Argyll
    PA31 8RT
    PA31 8RT
    http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
    Elections@argyll-bute.gov.uk

  • Voting by post

    If you know that you won't be able to get to the polling station on polling day, you can vote by post. You have until tomorrow to Apply for a postal vote.

    Read more about applying for a postal vote .

    Ballot papers for the election on 29 October 2026 will not be printed until after 28 September 2026.

    If you are away from home before or shortly after 28 September 2026, and will not return before polling day, your postal vote will not reach you in time for you to use it. In this case, you should consider applying for a proxy vote instead.

    If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact Argyll and Bute Council on 01546 603 264.

    Argyll and Bute Council
    http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
    Elections@argyll-bute.gov.uk

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