Friday May 8th 2026
SNP Calum Kerr, winner of the Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency
SNP’s Calum Kerr has won the Midlothian South, Tweedale and Lauderdale seat after taking over from long-standing MSP Christine Graham.
He brought in 14,091 votes, more than doubling runner up Keith Cockburn from the Conservatives who received 6,930.
Reform UK brought in 4,199, Labour received 4,614 and the Lib Dems came in third with 4,649.
Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election result:
| Party | Votes |
|---|---|
| Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party) | 14,091 |
| Keith Cockburn (Scottish Conservative Part) | 6,930 |
| Duncan Dunlop (Scottish Liberal Democrat Party) | 4,649 |
| Daniel Coleman (Scottish Labour Party) | 4,614 |
| Carolyn Grant (Reform UK) | 4,199 |
| Turnout | 55.2% |
This confirms that both of Midlothian’s constituencies are SNP after Colin Beattie won Midlothian North.
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