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Could American voters in Scotland block Trump's Republicans from winning key Senate seats?

Scotland's American voters could decide who controls Congress in tight midterms

Here in Edinburgh, thousands of miles away, members of the American diaspora will be nervously awaiting results throughout the evening.

2026 Holyrood election

Scots back compulsory voting - but would it really fix low turnout?

General Election

Scots back compulsory voting at UK elections, new poll suggests

2026 Holyrood election

Our broken welfare system is why we need an election, not just a new leader

'Explanations for the low turnout this time have varied'

'Explanations for the low turnout this time have varied'

2026 Holyrood election

Underwhelming turnout fuels fresh debate over compulsory voting in Scotland

Of those polled, 49% trust social media more than newspapers & TV.

Of those polled, 49% trust social media more than newspapers & TV.

Children and young people

From TikTok to Tyrants: Who Gen Z really trusts

Mhairi Black was 20 years old when elected, making her the youngest MP in the House of Commons since the Reform Act 1832

Mhairi Black was 20 years old when elected, making her the youngest MP in the House of Commons since the Reform Act 1832

Why votes for 16-year-olds is long overdue – this is their suggestion

Ellie Craig, Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament, believes the organisation's new manifesto comes at a time when young people's voices are stronger than ever.

Ellie Craig, Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament, believes the organisation's new manifesto comes at a time when young people's voices are stronger than ever.

2026 Holyrood election

Youth Parliament wants people to take young voices seriously

Who will benefit most from the lowering of the voting age in Scotland?

Who will benefit most from the lowering of the voting age in Scotland?

'Long overdue': Scottish young people weigh in on lowering of voting age

Scottish Government

Push for Glasgow to be first in Scotland to roll out automatic voter registration

How are Scots likely to vote at next election?

How are Scots likely to vote at next election?

Conservative Party

Revealed: Scotland’s hidden anti-Tory block vote

Labour leader Keir Starmer

Labour leader Keir Starmer

UK voting rights could match Holyrood under Starmer's Labour government