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Scottish Parliament elections

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Edinburgh and Lothians East region

This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

86 candidates stood in the Edinburgh and Lothians East region.

Electorate 564,571
Ballot Papers Issued 320,286
Spoilt Ballots 702
Turnout 56%
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Reform UK Scotland

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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

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Scottish Labour - Scotland Needs Change

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Vote Scottish Greens - Let's demand better

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Advance UK
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Communist Party of Britain

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Edinburgh & East Lothian People

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Independent Green Voice - Organic Green Scotland

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Scottish Socialist Party - Independent Socialist Scotland

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Independent:
Bonnie Prince Bob
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Independent:
Ash Regan
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Independent:
Morgwn Davies
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Independent:
Jeremy Balfour

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