The claim
“4,320,981 people are registered to vote in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, a record high.”
Our verdict
True
The Electoral Commission announced that 4,320,981 people are registered to vote in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, the highest number ever recorded for a Holyrood election.
What we found
The Electoral Commission announced that 4,320,981 people are registered to vote in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, the highest number ever recorded for a Holyrood election.
The evidence
3 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The Electoral Commission’s media centre states the final total of voters registered is 4,320,981 – a record number for a Scottish Parliament election.
electoralcommission.org.uk· Electoral Commission press release - Background
Deadline News reports the Electoral Commission announced 4,320,981 registered voters, a record for any Holyrood election.
deadlinenews.co.uk· Deadline News report - Background
BBC article repeats the figure of 4,320,981 registered voters, calling it a record for a Scottish Parliament election.
bbc.com· BBC election coverage
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