Get Involved in Elections in Scotland
With the upcoming Scottish Parliament Elections in 2026, and the 2027 Scottish Local elections.
Now is the time to get involved in Scottish democracy!
Here you will find all of our resources, and some of our partners resources, that will support you in engaging with the upcoming Scottish elections.
Elect Her’s - How to Organise a Hustings
Our guide will run you through the basics of organising a hustings with an interactive checklist at the end.
It also provides templates for inviting candidates and includes a template briefing, schedule, how to organise outreach and identify key roles.
Below are links to resources from other organisations that can help:
This link is to the Electoral Commission's and their “Non-selective hustings: Good practice recommendations” to help you host your hustings!
The Democracy Club have a whole host of information about who is standing. They can help you find out about the candidates in your area. The site is updated as candidates are confirmed, so do check back!
How to Get Involved in the Election
This is our guide to help women who want to get active and involved in democracy in the run up to an election, without being a candidate.
We need more women’s voices in every democratic space! Find out how you can get active in democracy ahead of an upcoming election with our toolkit.
