Election Office

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is responsible for the administration of the following elections:

• Local Government
• Scottish Parliamentary
• UK Parliamentary (General)
• Community Council
• By-elections

Special elections such as referendums and community elections are held as and when required.

Forthcoming Elections

• Scottish Parliamentary Election - May 2026
• Local Government (Council) Election - May 2027

These dates may be subject to new or revised legislation which mean polls may be moved to other dates.

By-elections can occur at any time with as little as 7 weeks’ notice when a vacancy arises.

Unscheduled or snap elections can be called with a minimum of 25 working days’ notice.