Who Is Standing in Edinburgh Council by-Elections After SNP Resignations?

Who is standing in Edinburgh council by-elections after SNP resignations?

The contests will be a key test for the SNP, as they are likely to face stiff challenges from the Scottish Greens and Labour.

By-Election Preview: Portobello and Craigmillar (Edinburgh) 3rd of September 2026

The SNP are likely to emerge victorious here not because of their own support, but because a healthy Green performance will set up a generous flow of transfers to them.

Candidates confirmed for Edinburgh by-elections

The candidates standing in the upcoming Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections have been confirmed. 23 candidates will stand in these by-elections, which will elect one new councillor per ward, on Thursday 3 September 2026. The candidates standing for election in the Southside/Newington ward are: Ruth Elliot: SCOTTISH LABOUR PARTY Derrick Emms: EDINBURGH & EAST LOTHIAN PEOPLE Isabella Gastel Alejandre: S…

Candidates confirmed for September by-elections

The candidates standing in the upcoming Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections have been announced today (31 July).