Laura Mitchell (politician)
Scottish politician
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Laura Mitchell is a Scottish politician who has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Moray constituency since 2026.[1] She is a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP).
Laura Mitchell | |
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| Member of Scottish Parliament for Moray | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Lochhead |
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| Born | |
| Party | Scottish National Party |
Biography
Laura Mitchell was born in Moray.[2] She grew up in Keith.[3] Mitchell contested the Moray constituency in the 2019 United Kingdom general election, but came in second behind Douglas Ross.[4] She was also the SNP candidate for the 2024 Elgin City South ward, but lost on the 3rd count.[5] Mitchell was elected as the Scottish National Party candidate for the Moray constituency in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.[6]