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Current MSPs
415
MSPs ever elected
14
Parties on record
934
Election records
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How every MSP got their seat

Current records
132
Constituency rows
523
Regional rows
411

Election record coverage: 06 May 1999 to 07 May 2026.

Election reasons

Why MSPs leave Parliament

Dissolution 773 Unknown 129 Resigned 23 Deceased 9
Recent election years

First terms taken up, by year

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Member (desc) Seat Date Reason Status
Yousaf, Humza Glasgow
region
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Yousaf, Humza Glasgow Pollok
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Yousaf, Humza Glasgow Pollok
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Young, John West of Scotland
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Young, Jenny Central Scot and Lothians West
region
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Wishart, Beatrice Shetland Islands
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Wishart, Beatrice Shetland Islands
constituency
29 Aug 2019 Dissolution Not Current
Wilson, John Central Scotland
region
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Wilson, John Central Scotland
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Wilson, Bill West of Scotland
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Wilson, Andrew Central Scotland
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Wilson, Allan Cunninghame North
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Wilson, Allan Cunninghame North
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Wightman, Andy Lothian
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Whitton, David Strathkelvin and Bearsden
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Whittle, Brian South Scotland
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Whittle, Brian South Scotland
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Whitham, Elena Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Whitfield, Martin South Scotland
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Whitefield, Karen Airdrie and Shotts
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Whitefield, Karen Airdrie and Shotts
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Whitefield, Karen Airdrie and Shotts
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
White, Tess North East Scotland
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
White, Sandra Glasgow
region
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
White, Sandra Glasgow
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
White, Sandra Glasgow
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
White, Sandra Glasgow Kelvin
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
White, Sandra Glasgow Kelvin
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Wheelhouse, Paul South Scotland
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Wheelhouse, Paul South Scotland
region
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Welsh, Ian Ayr
constituency
06 May 1999 Resigned Not Current
Welsh, Andrew Angus
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Welsh, Andrew Angus
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Welsh, Andrew Angus
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Wells, Annie Glasgow
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Wells, Annie Glasgow
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Webber, Sue Lothian
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Watt, Maureen North East Scotland
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Watt, Maureen North East Scotland
region
18 Apr 2006 Dissolution Not Current
Watt, Maureen Aberdeen South and North Kincardine
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Watt, Maureen Aberdeen South and North Kincardine
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Watson, Mike Glasgow Cathcart
constituency
01 May 2003 Resigned Not Current
Watson, Mike Glasgow Cathcart
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Wallace, Mr Jim Orkney
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Wallace, Mr Jim Orkney
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Wallace, Ben North East Scotland
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Walker, Bill Dunfermline
constituency
05 May 2011 Resigned Not Current
Villalba, Mercedes North East Scotland
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Urquhart, Jean Highlands and Islands
region
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Ullrich, Kay West of Scotland
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Tymkewycz, Stefan Lothians
region
03 May 2007 Resigned Not Current
Tweed, Evelyn Stirling
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Turner, Dr Jean Strathkelvin and Bearsden
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Tosh, Murray South of Scotland
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Tosh, Murray West of Scotland
region
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Torrance, David Kirkcaldy
constituency
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Torrance, David Kirkcaldy
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Torrance, David Kirkcaldy
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Torrance, David Kirkcaldy
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Tomkins, Adam Glasgow
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Tolson, Jim Dunfermline West
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Todd, Maree Highlands and Islands
region
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Todd, Maree Highlands and Islands
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Todd, Maree Caithness, Sutherland and Ross
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Thomson, Ross North East Scotland
region
05 May 2016 Resigned Not Current
Thomson, Michelle Falkirk East
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Thomson, Elaine Aberdeen North
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Thompson, Dave Highlands and Islands
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Thompson, Dave Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Thewliss, Alison Glasgow Central
constituency
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Swinney, John Perthshire North
constituency
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Swinney, John Perthshire North
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Swinney, John Perthshire North
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Swinney, John North Tayside
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Swinney, John North Tayside
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Swinney, John North Tayside
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Swinney, John Perthshire North
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Swinburne, John Central Scotland
region
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Sweeney, Paul Glasgow
region
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Sweeney, Paul Glasgow
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Sturgeon, Nicola Glasgow
region
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Sturgeon, Nicola Glasgow
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Sturgeon, Nicola Glasgow Southside
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Sturgeon, Nicola Glasgow Southside
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Sturgeon, Nicola Glasgow Southside
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Sturgeon, Nicola Glasgow Govan
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Stone, Jamie Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Stone, Jamie Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Stone, Jamie Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Stewart, Kevin Aberdeen Central
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Stewart, Kevin Aberdeen Central
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Stewart, Kevin Aberdeen Central
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Stewart, Kaukab Glasgow Kelvin
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Stewart, David Highlands and Islands
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Stewart, David Highlands and Islands
region
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Stewart, David Highlands and Islands
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Stewart, Alexander Mid Scotland and Fife
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Stewart, Alexander Mid Scotland and Fife
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Stevenson, Stewart Banffshire and Buchan Coast
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Stevenson, Stewart Banff and Buchan
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Stevenson, Stewart Banff and Buchan
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Stevenson, Stewart Banff and Buchan
constituency
07 Jun 2001 Dissolution Not Current
Stevenson, Stewart Banffshire and Buchan Coast
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Stevenson, Collette East Kilbride
constituency
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Stevenson, Collette East Kilbride
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Stephen, Nicol Aberdeen South
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Stephen, Nicol Aberdeen South
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Stephen, Nicol Aberdeen South
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Steel, Sir David Lothians
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Stafford, Pauline Bathgate
constituency
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Somerville, Shirley-Anne Lothians
region
31 Aug 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Somerville, Shirley-Anne Dunfermline
constituency
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Somerville, Shirley-Anne Dunfermline
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Somerville, Shirley-Anne Dunfermline
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Smyth, Colin South Scotland
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Smyth, Colin South Scotland
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Margaret Edinburgh West
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Margaret Edinburgh West
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Margaret Edinburgh West
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Liz Mid Scotland and Fife
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Liz Mid Scotland and Fife
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Liz Mid Scotland and Fife
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Liz Mid Scotland and Fife
region
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Iain North East Fife
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Iain North East Fife
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Iain North East Fife
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Elaine Central Scotland
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Elaine Coatbridge and Chryston
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Elaine Coatbridge and Chryston
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Elaine Coatbridge and Chryston
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Elaine Coatbridge and Chryston
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, Drew Glasgow
region
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Smith, David West Scotland
region
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Smith, Alyn Stirling
constituency
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Slater, Lorna Lothian
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Slater, Lorna Edinburgh Central
constituency
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Simpson, Mark North East Scotland
region
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Simpson, Graham Central Scot and Lothians West
region
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Simpson, Graham Central Scotland
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Simpson, Graham Central Scotland
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Simpson, Dr Richard Mid Scotland and Fife
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Simpson, Dr Richard Mid Scotland and Fife
region
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Simpson, Dr Richard Ochil
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Sheridan, Tommy Glasgow
region
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Sheridan, Tommy Glasgow
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Scott, Tavish Shetland Islands
constituency
05 May 2016 Resigned Not Current
Scott, Tavish Shetland
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Scott, Tavish Shetland
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Scott, Tavish Shetland
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Scott, Tavish Shetland Islands
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Scott, John Ayr
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Scott, John Ayr
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Scott, John Ayr
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Scott, John Ayr
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Scott, John Ayr
constituency
16 Mar 2000 Dissolution Not Current
Scott, Eleanor Highlands and Islands
region
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Schmulian, Kim Glasgow
region
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Scanlon, Mary Highlands and Islands
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Scanlon, Mary Highlands and Islands
region
01 May 2003 Resigned Not Current
Scanlon, Mary Highlands and Islands
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Scanlon, Mary Highlands and Islands
region
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Sarwar, Anas Glasgow
region
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Sarwar, Anas Glasgow
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Sarwar, Anas Glasgow
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Sangster, Katherine Edinburgh and Lothians East
region
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Salmond, Alex Banff and Buchan
constituency
06 May 1999 Resigned Not Current
Salmond, Alex Gordon
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Salmond, Alex Aberdeenshire East
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Russell, Michael South of Scotland
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Russell, Michael South of Scotland
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Russell, Michael Argyll and Bute
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Russell, Michael Argyll and Bute
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Russell, Davy Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse
constituency
05 Jun 2025 Dissolution Not Current
Ruskell, Mark Mid Scotland and Fife
region
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Ruskell, Mark Mid Scotland and Fife
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Ruskell, Mark Mid Scotland and Fife
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Ruskell, Mark Mid Scotland and Fife
region
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Rumbles, Mike North East Scotland
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Rumbles, Mike West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Rumbles, Mike West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Rumbles, Mike West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Rowley, Alex Mid Scotland and Fife
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Rowley, Alex Mid Scotland and Fife
region
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Rowley, Alex Cowdenbeath
constituency
23 Jan 2014 Dissolution Not Current
Ross, Gail Caithness, Sutherland and Ross
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Ross, Douglas Highlands and Islands
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Ross, Douglas Highlands and Islands
region
05 May 2016 Resigned Not Current
Ross, Angela Edinburgh and Lothians East
region
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Roddick, Emma Highlands and Islands
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Roddick, Emma Inverness and Nairn
constituency
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Robson, Euan Roxburgh and Berwickshire
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Robson, Euan Roxburgh and Berwickshire
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Robison, Shona North East Scotland
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Robison, Shona Dundee City East
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Robison, Shona Dundee City East
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Robison, Shona Dundee East
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Robison, Shona Dundee East
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Robison, Shona Dundee City East
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Robertson, Dennis Aberdeenshire West
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Robertson, Angus Edinburgh Central
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Rennie, Willie Mid Scotland and Fife
region
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Rennie, Willie Fife North East
constituency
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Rennie, Willie North East Fife
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Rennie, Willie North East Fife
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Reid, Mr George Mid Scotland and Fife
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Reid, Mr George Ochil
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Regan, Ash Edinburgh Eastern
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Regan, Ash Edinburgh Eastern
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Raffan, Mr Keith Mid Scotland and Fife
region
01 May 2003 Resigned Not Current
Raffan, Mr Keith Mid Scotland and Fife
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Radcliffe, Nora Gordon
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Radcliffe, Nora Gordon
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Quinan, Mr Lloyd West of Scotland
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Purvis, Jeremy Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Purvis, Jeremy Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Pringle, Mike Edinburgh South
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Pringle, Mike Edinburgh South
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Petrie, Dave Highlands and Islands
region
18 Apr 2006 Dissolution Not Current
Pentland, John Motherwell and Wishaw
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Peattie, Cathy Falkirk East
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Peattie, Cathy Falkirk East
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Peattie, Cathy Falkirk East
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Pearson, Graeme South Scotland
region
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Peacock, Peter Highlands and Islands
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Peacock, Peter Highlands and Islands
region
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Peacock, Peter Highlands and Islands
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Paterson, Gil Central Scotland
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Paterson, Gil West of Scotland
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Paterson, Gil Clydebank and Milngavie
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Paterson, Gil Clydebank and Milngavie
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Park, John Mid Scotland and Fife
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Park, John Mid Scotland and Fife
region
05 May 2011 Resigned Not Current
Oswald, Kirsten Eastwood
constituency
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Oldfather, Irene Cunninghame South
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Oldfather, Irene Cunninghame South
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Oldfather, Irene Cunninghame South
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Offord, Malcolm West Scotland
region
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
O'Kane, Paul West Scotland
region
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
O'Donnell, Hugh Central Scotland
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Nicoll, Audrey Aberdeen South and North Kincardine
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Nevens, Kate Edinburgh and Lothians East
region
07 May 2026 Unknown Current
Neil, Alex Central Scotland
region
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Neil, Alex Central Scotland
region
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Neil, Alex Central Scotland
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Neil, Alex Airdrie and Shotts
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Neil, Alex Airdrie and Shotts
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Murray, Elaine Dumfries
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Murray, Elaine Dumfries
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Murray, Elaine Dumfries
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Murray, Elaine Dumfriesshire
constituency
05 May 2011 Dissolution Not Current
Munro, John Farquhar Ross, Skye and Inverness West
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Munro, John Farquhar Ross, Skye and Inverness West
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Munro, John Farquhar Ross, Skye and Inverness West
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
Mundell, Oliver Dumfriesshire
constituency
06 May 2021 Dissolution Not Current
Mundell, Oliver Dumfriesshire
constituency
05 May 2016 Dissolution Not Current
Mundell, David South of Scotland
region
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Mundell, David South of Scotland
region
01 May 2003 Resigned Not Current
Mulligan, Mary Linlithgow
constituency
06 May 1999 Dissolution Not Current
Mulligan, Mary Linlithgow
constituency
03 May 2007 Dissolution Not Current
Mulligan, Mary Linlithgow
constituency
01 May 2003 Dissolution Not Current
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region

Yousaf, Humza

Seat
Glasgow
Status
Not Current
From
05 May 2011
Until
23 Mar 2016

Reason: Dissolution