Alex Kerr (politician)
Scottish politician
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Alex Kerr is a Member of the Scottish Parliament from the Scottish National Party. He was elected at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, succeeding Davy Russell.
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Alex Kerr | |
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Official Portrait 2026 | |
| National Secretary of the Scottish National Party | |
| Assumed office 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Lorna Finn |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Davy Russell |
| Majority | 2,705 (8.6%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander John Kerr [1] |
| Party | Scottish National Party |
| Education | St Aloysius' College, Glasgow |
| Alma mater | University of Strathclyde |
Biography
Kerr was a candidate for Scotland in the 2019 European Parliament election, as well as in the 2022 Glasgow City Council election for the Baillieston ward, the latter of which he was elected.[2][3] He is the national secretary of the SNP.[4]
In the 2022 Glasgow City Council election, Kerr was elected to represent Baillieston (ward) on Glasgow City Council. His term began on 5 May 2022 and is scheduled to run until 6 May 2027.
Kerr has worked for a number of Members of the Scottish Parliament including John Mason former MSP for Shettleston, as a Communications Officer for Christina McKelvie former MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, and as a Caseworker for Ivan McKee during his time as MSP for Glasgow Provan[5]
