Candidates announced for General Election

Published: 7th June 2024

Blue writing on white background UK general Election 2024

Eight candidates will stand for the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk County Constituency.

The following persons stand nominated for election as a Member to serve in the Parliament of the United Kingdom for the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk County Constituency:  

  • Ray Georgeson, Scottish Liberal Democrats 
  • Hamish Goldie-Scot, Scottish Family Party
  • Carolyn Grant, Reform UK 
  • John Lamont, Scottish Conservative and Unionist 
  • Neil MacKinnon, Scottish Green Party 
  • Ellie Merton, Independent 
  • Caitlin Stott, Scottish Labour Party
  • David James Wilson, Scottish National Party (SNP) 

The poll will take place between 7am and 10pm on Thursday 4 July 2024.  

Register to vote

Anyone not already registered to vote has until midnight on 18 June to register.   

You can register online through the UK Government registration page or by contacting the Electoral Registration Officer by calling 01835 825100 or emailing electoral.registration@scotborders.gov.uk   

Application forms for postal and postal proxy votes can be found on the UK Government website or by contacting the Electoral Registration Officer by calling 01835 825100 or emailing electoral.registration@scotborders.gov.uk

Applications must be received by the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Wednesday 19 June. 

Applications to vote by proxy can be made through the UK Government website or by contacting the Electoral Registration Officer by calling 01835 825100 or emailing electoral.registration@scotborders.gov.uk

Applications must be received by the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Wednesday 26 June.  

Further information is available on our dedicated elections webpage.