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Scottish Election Results 2026 Live: SNP Wins Election as Labour and Reform Tie for Second
Counting begins after polls close, with 129 MSPs to be elected and the first constituency results expected around midday, officials said.
- Following the closure of polling stations at 10pm on Thursday, officials began counting votes across Scotland at 9am on Friday for the 129-seat Scottish Parliament election.
- First Minister John Swinney's Scottish National Party seeks a fifth term, though projections suggest the party may fall short of the 65 seats required for an outright majority.
- Reform UK appears poised to win at least a dozen seats, marking a significant first-time performance at Holyrood, while the Scottish Conservatives face projections of declining support.
- As the count proceeds, party leaders have thanked campaigners for their efforts during the six-week election cycle focused on the cost of living and independence.
- Constituencies are expected to begin declaring results around midday, with the final tally clarifying the new parliamentary makeup by Friday evening.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left, 44% Center
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- 44% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
44% Center
L 44%
C 44%
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