The candidates have been confirmed for the Scottish Parliamentary Election, to be held on Thursday, May 6.


Voters will choose their constituency MSPs in Cunninghame North and will also have a second vote which will help determine the seven regional list MSPs in the West Scotland Region, which includes North Ayrshire.
Following the 4pm deadline today (Wednesday, March 31), to submit nominations, the candidates have now been confirmed. T

They are:
Cunninghame North Constituency :

Katy Clark - Scottish Labour Party

Kenneth Gibson - Scottish National Party (SNP)

Jamie Greene - Scottish Conservative and Unionist

 Ruby Kirkwood - Scottish Liberal Democrats

Voting gets under way at 7am on Thursday, May 6, with polling stations remaining open until 10pm.
Those wishing to find out more about registering to vote – including obtaining a postal vote – can find out more information by contacting the Electoral Registration Office at http://www.ayrshire-vjb.gov.uk/
Residents have until midnight on Monday, April 19, to register in time to vote in the election. The deadline for postal applications is 5pm on April 6. Further details on the election can be found at https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/elections