Everyone's Vote Matters: The Standard Scotland 2026 Guide
Our standard edition is the complete, foundational document for the 2026 Scottish elections. Created for the majority of voters, this guide is designed to provide trust, clarity, and clear direction for all readers.
Standard Voting Guide
- Comprehensive Coverage: Includes all key steps from registration to voting.
- Critical Timeline: Highlights all key dates and deadlines for 2026.
- Practical Direction: Packed with practical examples for most voters.
- Accessibility and support options.
Note: Our accessible versions (Easy Read, Large Print, and Audio) are all developed from this core standard guide. This ensures that everyone, regardless of format, receives the same accurate information.
To maintain clarity and accessibility, all our resources are trusted and reviewed by community members and volunteers.
To ensure inclusion and support there are three accessible versions available: Easy Read, Large Print, and Audio formats. These resources were developed alongside people with lived experience and disability experts to guarantee they are clear, accurate, and welcoming for all voters.
Accessible formats
Languages
The voting resources are available in 24 languages to support our diverse community. Each download provides a secure, easy-to-read PDF file that you can print or share with others. To ensure accuracy and care, every guide has been translated or thoroughly verified by our dedicated community volunteers.
Arabic
Chichewa
Dari
Farsi
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Kurdish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Pashto
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Shona
Somali
Spanish
Tigrinya
Turkish
Ukranian
Urdu
Hindi
Lithuanian
Punjabi
Gaelic
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Whether you are a first-time voter, a migrant, a refugee, or someone needing extra support, this is the place to take practical steps for the non-partisan Scotland 2026 elections.
Common Questions
What is Everyone’s Vote Matters?
Everyone’s Vote Matters is a community project helping people in Scotland feel confident about voting. We provide non-partisan guides for the 2026 Scottish elections to make sure every voice is heard.
Are the guides available in different languages?
Yes, our resources are available in over 20 languages to support our diverse community. Every translation is verified by local community volunteers to ensure information is clear and accurate.
Can I get an accessible version of the guide?
We offer several accessible formats, including Easy Read, Large Print, and Audio. These versions contain the same trusted information as our standard guide, tailored for ease of use.
How do I use these voting resources?
You can download the PDF guides directly to read on your device or print them out. They provide simple directions for registration and voting, making the process easy to follow.
Is it okay to share these guides with others?
We absolutely encourage you to share our resources! You can send files via email or this website to help your friends, family, and neighbours prepare for the election. The guide is also free to distribute and share in platforms or spaces as long as not altered,
I am having trouble accessing the guides, can you help?
All the guides were made with community efforts, that being said, there could always be small issues or for some reason you might have trouble viewing the documents, if so, please get in touch to our contact email for help.
How can I get involved or collaborate?
We are always looking for community outreach and welcome any feedback. If you would like to know more, please use our contact page or email info@everyonesvotematters.com