A fifth candidate has been confirmed to stand for the East Lothian constituency in the upcoming 2026 Scottish Parliament election. The candidate, representing a political party, will compete for the seat currently held by the Scottish National Party's Paul McLennan.
The selection of candidates for the Holyrood election is ongoing across Scottish constituencies. The election is scheduled for 2026, with the exact date yet to be announced by the Scottish Government.
Local issues, including transport and infrastructure, are expected to feature prominently in the campaign. The political landscape in East Lothian will be contested by candidates from multiple parties vying for the MSP position.
