The Mid Argyll ward includes the polling districts of Ardrishaig, Achahoish, Crinan, Tayvallich, Lochgilphead, Inveraray, Furnace, Kilmartin, Ford, Craignish, Kilmichael Glassary and Minard and has an electorate of just under 6,000 people.
A Notice of Election formally calling the election will be published on this webpage on Friday 11 September 2026. Nominations from prospective candidates can then be formally lodged with the Returning Officer, Kilmory, Lochgilphead PA31 8RT between the hours of 10am and 4pm, commencing from 10am on Monday 14 September until 4pm on Monday 28 September 2026. To facilitate this, a nomination pack for the by-election is now available.
Anyone who is interested in standing for election or who has any other queries about the election process can contact Argyll and Bute Council’s Elections Team in the first instance on 01546 603264 or by email to elections@argyll-bute.gov.uk.
To take part in this election, you must be registered to vote. If you’re not sure whether you are registered, you can check with the Electoral Registration Officer by calling 01586 555300, or by emailing ero-abc@dab-vjb.gov.uk. The Electoral Registration Officer can send you out a registration form if you need one, however, you can also register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote - it’s quick and easy to do. Only people registered to vote in Ward 3 will be able to vote in these by-elections.
The deadline for registering to vote in this Argyll and Bute Council by-election is midnight on Tuesday 13 October 2026.
You can also vote by post or by proxy (where you appoint someone to cast your vote on your behalf). The following deadlines apply:
- For new postal votes (including postal proxy votes) applications must be made by 5pm on Wednesday 14 October 2026
- For changes to existing postal or proxy votes, applications must be made by 5pm on Wednesday 14 October 2026
- For new proxy votes (except for emergencies) applications must be made by 5pm on Wednesday 21 October 2026
In all cases you must make application to:
Electoral Registration Officer
Kilbrannan House
Bolgam Street
Campbeltown
PA28 6JY
Email: ero-abc@dab-vjb.gov.uk
Telephone: 01586 555300
If you want to apply for a postal or proxy vote for this election, it’s best to do this as soon as possible so that you can make sure you can take part. The Electoral Registration Office deals with applications for postal or proxy votes as well as enquiries about registration and the electoral register. Please use the information above to contact the Electoral Registration Office directly.
Where you can vote
Your poll card will show you where to vote. Polling stations for the by-election are:
| Polling Place |
Polling District |
| Ardrishaig Public Hall, Chalmers Street, Ardrishaig PA30 8EY |
AA23 (Ardrishaig) |
| Ormsary Estate Hall, Ormsary Farm, Ormsary PA31 8PE |
AA24 (Achahoish) |
| Achnamara Hall, Achnamara, Lochgilphead PA31 8PU |
AA25 (Crinan) |
| Tayvallich Village Hall, Tayvallich PA31 8PN |
AA26 (Tayvallich) |
| Lochgilphead Community Centre, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead PA31 8QX |
AA27 (Lochgilphead) |
| Nicoll Hall, Church Sq, Inveraray PA32 8TZ |
AA28 (Inveraray) |
| Furnace Village Hall, Furnace, by Inveraray PA32 8XN |
AA29 (Furnace) |
| Glassary, Kilmartin & Ford Parish Church Hall, Barr Mhor, Kilmartin PA31 8RN |
AA30 (Kilmartin) |
| Ford Village Hall, Ford PA31 8RH |
AA31 (Ford) |
| Craignish Village Hall, Ardfern PA31 8QN |
AA32 (Craignish) |
| Glassary Primary School, Kilmichael Glassary, Lochgilphead PA31 8QA |
AA33 (Kilmichael Glassary) |
| Minard Village Hall, Minard, by Inveraray PA32 8PN |
AA34 (Minard) |
The Notice of Election and Nomination Pack can be found using the links below when available:
Notice of Election – Available from Friday 11 September 2026
Situation of Polling Stations
