Calum Kerr of the Scottish National Party has been elected as the MSP for the Midlothian South, Tweeddale, and Lauderdale Constituency.
The Votes
The total number of votes cast was 34,658. The turnout was 55.5%.
The total number of votes polled for each candidate was as follows:
Keith Cockburn, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party – 6,930
Daniel Coleman, Scottish Labour Party – 4,614
Duncan Angus Melville Dunlop, Scottish Liberal Democrats 4,649
Carolyn Grant, Reform UK – 4,199
Calum Kerr, Scottish National Party (SNP) – 14,091
The number of ballot papers rejected was 175. The count took place today at Borders Event Centre, Kelso.
David Robertson, Constituency Returning Officer:
“I’d like to thank all staff involved in supporting the election in the constituency and in ensuring every stage has taken place efficiently and safely for everyone.”