What the changes are
Following a review by the Scottish Parliamentary Boundary Commission, there will be some changes to electoral boundaries in Glasgow and Renfrewshire.
These reviews ensure electoral fairness and that voters within constituencies and regions are equally represented.
Cardonald will now form part of a new Scottish Parliamentary constituency called Renfrewshire North and Cardonald. This constituency was previously named Renfrewshire North and West.
The changes will come into effect at the Scottish Parliamentary election on 7 May 2026.
What these changes mean if you live in Cardonald
If you live in Cardonald, your polling card letter will be issued by Renfrewshire Council.
Your usual polling place may have changed. If you’re voting in person, it’s important that you check the details shown on your polling card letter before voting.
What has not changed if you live in Cardonald
Although your voting constituency has changed, all electoral registration for your address in Cardonald will continue to be managed by Glasgow City Council.
If you live in Cardonald and want to make a request relating to postal or proxy voting, or a change of address, you should still make these to the Glasgow City Council Elections Office.
You’ll need to contact the Glasgow City Council Elections Office and make your application before 21 April 2026 if you want to:
- apply for a postal vote
- apply for a proxy vote
- change or cancel a postal vote
- change or cancel a proxy vote.
If you live in Cardonald, you can make a request relating to your vote and find out more about the Scottish Parliamentary election 2026 at the Glasgow City Council elections and voting website.