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Upcoming Scottish Elections

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JeannieDark · 13/03/2026 07:30

In the last few elections I’ve spoiled my ballot in frustration at the lack of local candidates who believe that women don’t have penises. Historically I would have always voted for the Lib Dems or Labour. Realistically in my seat no-one is likely to beat the LibDems (Alex Cole Hamilton’s seat) but I’m wondering if there is anyone/any party with sensible left leaning policies who doesn’t believe in gender woo.
Has anyone else seen anyone that could be worth voting for?

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DespairMode · 14/03/2026 09:31

Thanks for that link @AmaryllisNightAndDay I got a ticket today so still some available

ArabellaScott · 14/03/2026 09:37

Christinapple · 13/03/2026 23:25

IMO keep spoiling your ballot.

The choice is either a party who isn't gender critical, or vote for one of the extremist right-wing parties like Reform/UKIP who will also abolish gay marriage, tear up the Equality Act and send society and women's rights back a century.

Christinsapple is most enthusiastic about promoting the rights of punters to access prostituted women, as far as I can tell.

So I'll bear that in mind when considering his advice.

ArabellaScott · 14/03/2026 09:41

fromorbit · 14/03/2026 02:37

A lot of frustrated people here. I get that. Now is the time not to despair, but to get angry.

It is about more than just an individual vote. Even if you plan to spoil your ballot now is the time to explain why and speak up.

Now is the maximum time individuals can make an impact on politicians and on other voters.

Quiz all the candidates. Ask the awkward questions. For multiple reasons

1 even if they are in a party with issues individual candidates can be better and be rebels.
2 - It shows that people care about women's issues. It puts them on the spot.
3 - It can peak people long term.
4 -Get them on record. If they think women are not worth worrying about people need to know about it. Remember the SNP are trying to keep rapists in women's gaols at huge expense. Can they justify this? The expensive witchhunt of Sandy Peggie? Any of it?
5 - Make sure they know that even though they think women are not important the courts do not and we have lawyers that can make them suffer. Tell SNP candidates that they will be sued all the time they admit women are real. Lots of politicians have started to fear women who won't be silent. Make enough fuss and they will stop trying. Remember many of these people don't really care about "trans" ideas they are only doing it because TAs seem powerful.

If candidates are dumb, hateful or avoid you tell people here, on X, anywhere. Write to press local and national. Speak up. You are WAY more likely to be heard NOW than after the elections.

Even better if you can go to hustings and ask questions live.

Also in the run up to May elections it is a great time to protest. Get together with others make your voice heard. Put out stickers. Do anything.

Right now it looks like the Scottish Greens are likely to do well despite their terrible record. Spread the word why they are bad.

Yes this.

Election time is the ONLY time many politicians pretend to listen to the populace. Make use of it. Channel your frustration.

Write and ask questions.
Speak to the doorsteppers.
Attend hustings.

Chalked messages on slates and pavements are also nice.
If you wish to sticker biodegradable is best.

Let the politicians know how you feel.

ArabellaScott · 14/03/2026 09:43

The Greens are projected to do well in the elections - we could.see double the number of Green MSPs.

So shed sunlight on them!

Skyellaskerry · 14/03/2026 12:36

ArabellaScott · 14/03/2026 09:43

The Greens are projected to do well in the elections - we could.see double the number of Green MSPs.

So shed sunlight on them!

Given the greens nightmare performance in Scotland I’m horrified that they could do well. I like the idea of asking the awkward question - I did that during the last GE of the Labour candidate, late in the day admittedly but I didn’t receive a reply.

ArabellaScott · 14/03/2026 12:39

Most people are politically relatively diaengaged. They will vote Green because the Greens are promising free money. A few will also want climate change on the agenda. Very few will have heard of the deeper issues, or the several very unsavoury Green candidates.

SwirlyGates · 14/03/2026 15:03

I'm as left-wing as they come, but I've had enough of the shite that the left-wing parties come out with. If I were in Pam Gosal's area, or Tess White's, they'd get my vote.

fromorbit · 29/03/2026 18:12

Recent announcements from the SNP shows they are committed to being awful. Keep speaking up over the next month.

Remember action in this time period has a far bigger impact.

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