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West Lothians political landscape is shifting as five councillors and a former MP vie for Scottish Parliament seats in the May 7th election. The areas population growth has led to three new constituencies: Bathgate, Almond Valley, and Linlithgow and Falkirk East. Notable candidates include ex-SNP MP Martyn Day for Linlithgow and Falkirk East, Conservative depute Provost Peter Heggie in Bathgate, and Justice Secretary Angela Constance defending her Almond Valley seat. Counts for Bathgate and Almond Valley will take place on May 8th at West Lothian College, while Linlithgows results are expected in Grangemouth. The races are full of competition, with Labour, Lib Dems, Reform, and independents all in the mix. These elections are poised to significantly impact local voices in Holyrood for years to come.

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