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3. What is your name?

Name
Wilson Dunlop

Who Can Stand at an Election

2. Creating a new rule that would prevent a person from standing as a candidate if they have committed an offence involving the intimidation of election staff or people standing for election.

Please give us your thoughts on this aspect of the Bill.
How about stopping anyone creating an organisation, which would prevent bona fide groups being voted on.
ie setting up a group which is similar to an established party.

Campaign Finance

3. Changes to how much money can be spent during an election campaign, especially in relation to third-party campaigners.

Please give us your thoughts on this aspect of the Bill.
same as now

Running Elections

4. Enhancing the Parliament’s Presiding Officer’s power to delay Scottish Parliament elections, and by-elections, in emergency situations.

Please give us your thoughts on this aspect of the Bill.
How about delaying an election when only the exact number of candidates appear on ballot paper.