Scottish Parliamentary Election 2026
Scottish Parliamentary elections in Scotland took place on 7 May 2026 to elect 129 Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs) to the Scottish Parliament. Of these MSPs, 73 are elected as constituency representatives, using the first-past-the-post system, while the remaining 56 are elected as regional members through a proportional representation. That system of voting ensures that everyone in Scotland is represented by 8 MSPs.
In the Argyll and Bute local authority area, everyone except voters in the Helensburgh and Lomond area (Wards 9, 10 and 11) will vote in the Argyll and Bute Constituency, and the Highlands and Islands Region. The Highlands and Islands Region comprises of the following constituencies:
- Argyll and Bute
- Caithness, Sutherland and Ross
- Skye Lochaber and Badendoch
- Inverness and Nairn
- Moray
- Shetland
- Orkney
- and Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar
Electors in Helensburgh and Lomond area voted in the Dumbarton Constituency and the West of Scotland Region. Voters in those areas can find out more about their Constituency and Region on the West Dunbartonshire Council Election page: 2026 Scottish Parliament Election | West Dunbartonshire Council
Results
Argyll and Bute Constituency
Electorate 49,796
Total Votes Cast 27,673
Turnout 55.6%
Votes cast for each candidate
Candidate Callum George (Scottish Labour Party)
Number of Votes 1,740
Candidate Amanda Hampsey (Reform UK)
Number of Votes 3,678
Candidate Tommy MacPherson (Independent)
Number of Votes 769
Candidate Jenni Minto (Scottish National Party)
Number of Votes 11,019
Candidate Alan Reid (Scottish Liberal Democrats)
Number of Votes 8,468
Candidate Mick Rice (Independent)
Number of Votes 179
Candidate Peter Wallace (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party)
Number Votes 1,703
Total Valid Votes Cast 27,556
Total Number of Rejected Votes 117
Reasons for Rejection
Lack of official mark or unique identifying mark 0
Voting for more than one candidate 17
Writing or mark by which the voter could be identified 0
Unmarked or void for uncertainty 100
The following candidate is duly elected to serve as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Argyll and Bute Constituency:
Jenni Minto (Scottish National Party (SNP))
Highlands and Islands Region
Electorate 49,796
Total Votes Cast 27,666
Turnout 55.6%
Local Vote Totals Cast in the Argyll and Bute Constituency for the Highlands and Islands Regional List
Registered Party/Candidate Advance UK
Number of Votes 58
Registered Party/Candidate Alliance to Liberate Scotland
Number of Votes 253
Registered Party/Candidate Independence for Scotland Party
Number of Votes 184
Registered Party/Candidate Independent Green Voice
Number of Votes 232
Registered Party/Candidate Reform UK
Number of Votes 4,184
Registered Party/Candidate Scottish Christian Party “Proclaiming Christ’s Lordship”
Number of Votes 83
Registered Party/Candidate Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Number Votes 2395
Registered Party/Candidate Scottish Family Party
Number of Votes 149
Registered Party/Candidate Scottish Green Party
Number of Votes 3,351
Registered Party/Candidate Scottish Labour Party
Number of Votes 1,996
Registered Party/Candidate Scottish Liberal Democrats
Number of Votes 6,046
Registered Party/Candidate Scottish Libertarian Party
Number of Votes 68
Registered Party/Candidate Scottish National Party (SNP)
Number of Votes 8,077
Registered Party/Candidate Scottish Rural Party
Number of Votes 167
Registered Party/Candidate Scottish Socialist Party
Number of Votes 81
Registered Party/Candidate Workers Party of Britain
Number of Votes 35
Registered Party/Candidate Duncan MacPherson (Independent)
Number of Votes 184
Registered Party/Candidate Mick Rice (Independent)
Number of Votes 58
Total Valid Votes Cast 27,601
Total Number of Rejected Votes 65
Reasons for Rejection
Lack of official mark or unique identifying mark 0
Voting for more than one candidate 18
Writing or mark by which the voter could be identified 0
Unmarked or void for uncertainty 47
To view the results for the entire Highlands and Islands Region, please see the Highland Council results page - Results - Scottish Parliament Elections - Highland Council
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Scottish Parliamentary Elections - 7 May 2026
Returns and Declarations as to Candidates' Expenses
Notice is hereby given that the Returns and Declarations as to Candidates’ Election Expenses, including the accompanying documents, in respect of the above Election held on 7 May 2026 may be inspected at Argyll and Bute Council Headquarters, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8RT, between the hours of 10am and 4pm on any weekday, except public holidays, for a period of two years after receipt by me, by prior appointment.
The fee payable for a copy of any such Return, Declaration or document shall be at the rate of 20p for each side of each page.
Pippa Milne
Constituency Returning Officer
Argyll and Bute Council
22 June 2026
