Voting has opened for the election of new Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) for East Lothian. Residents aged 12-25 can cast their votes online via the Scottish Youth Parliament website until Sunday 15 November. The results will be announced from Monday 16 November.
Two electoral areas are covered: East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, which will elect two representatives, and Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, also electing two representatives. Candidates are listed by the schools they attend, with specific schools assigned to each electoral area.
The Scottish Youth Parliament is a charity that provides a platform for young people in Scotland to discuss and influence national issues. It aims to empower children and young people to change and influence law, campaign, and share their views.
“"Now more than ever, it is important to promote young people's democratic participation, and this is a chance for the young people of East Lothian to choose their representatives who will champion the issues which matter most to them over the next two years. All young people aged 12–25 are entitled to vote in the SYP elections and I would encourage them to go online, find out who is standing in their area, read about what the candidates stand for, and then cast their vote."
Candidates' information is available online at https://syp.org.uk/elections-2026/.
