RCGP Elections

The RCGP elections are held each year for a variety of important roles that help our members have a say and make an impact. These exciting opportunities offer a chance to shape the future of the College and our work. Explore current openings and all the guidance and information you need to take part.

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College Elections 2025 - live hustings

In a landmark moment in the College’s history, we hosted the first-ever live ‘hustings’ for the election of the next RCGP Chair of Council on Tuesday (17 June), to succeed Professor Kamila Hawthorne in November 2025.

Broadcast live to Council members, this special event offered a unique opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their views on key issues affecting our members, the College, and general practice, as well as gaining insight into the skills and experience they would bring to this vitally important role. It was recorded as live and is now available for all College members to view (you’ll need to log in using your member details).

The two candidates standing for election are Dr Victoria Tzortziou-Brown and Dr Michael Mulholland and the event was chaired independently by the Director of Communications and Engagement at the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) to ensure a fair and balanced discussion.

While only Council members are eligible to vote for the Chair, you can contact your Faculty representatives and Nationally Elected Members if you would like to share your views with them.

Voting opens next week for Council members, and we expect to announce the results on 16 July.

Watch the recording

2025 National Elections

This year the following roles are up for election for eligible RCGP members: President - to become Provost once the title change is approved by the Privy Council, and six Nationally Elected Council member (NECM) posts.

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National Elections timetable

Roles available:

  • President (to become Provost once the title change is approved by the Privy Council)
  • Nationally Elected Council member (NECM)

Key dates:

  • Nominations open: Tuesday 17 June 2025
  • Nominations close: Tuesday 8 July 2025, 12:00
  • Ballot opens: Monday 4 August 2025
  • Ballot closes: Monday 8 September 2025, 12:00

Further information and nomination forms

Nominations

All nominations and the ballot are run through our election partner microsites.

Nominations open soon. Applicant packs containing full details about the roles and eligibility criteria, and the nominations form once nominations open are available on the external site.

College Members and Fellows in "good standing" may stand as President or as an NECM. International Members and International Fellows and Associate members, including GP Registrars, are not able to stand, nominate or second in elections. Honorary Fellows may stand for election in the President election but may not stand in the NECM election.

Voting

Eligible members of the RCGP will receive an email from our election partner, Civica, with their individual voting link and details of how to vote once voting has opened. If members have not received an email by Wednesday 6 August 2025, please go to the external website and select Help in the bottom left hand corner of the page.

International Fellows, Honorary Fellows and Associates are not eligible to vote in College national elections.

GP Registrars may vote in College national elections.

2025 RCGP GP Registrar Chair and Vice Chair Elections

Every year, the College elects a new GP Registrar Chair and Vice Chair.

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2025 RCGP GP Registrar Chair and Vice Chair Elections timetable

Roles available, open to all eligible GP Registrars:

  • GP Registrar Chair
  • GP Registrar Vice Chair

Key dates

  • Nominations open: Tuesday 17 June 2025
  • Nominations close: Tuesday 8 July 2025, 12:00
  • GP Registrar Chair and Vice Chair online husting: 29 July 2025, 19:00
  • Ballot opens: Monday 4 August 2025
  • Ballot closes: Monday 8 September 2025, 12:00

Further information and nomination forms

Nominations

All nominations and the ballot are run through our election partner microsites.

Nominations open soon. An applicant pack containing full details about the roles and eligibility criteria, and the nominations form once nominations open, are available on the external site.

Voting

Eligible members of the RCGP will receive an email from our election partner, Civica, with their individual voting link and details of how to vote once voting has opened. GP Registrars are eligible to vote in the GP Registrar Chair and Vice Chair Elections. If GP Registrars have not received an email by Wednesday 6 August 2025 please go to the external website and select Help in the bottom left hand corner of the page.

2025 Scottish Council Ballot Member Elections

There are two Scottish Council Ballot member positions up for election.

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Scottish Council Ballot Member Election timetable

Roles available:

  • 2x RCGP Scottish Council Ballot Member positions to serve a three-year term (2024-2027)

Key dates:

  • Nominations open: Tuesday 17 June 2025
  • Nominations close: Tuesday 22 July 2025, 12:00
  • Ballot opens: Monday 4 August 2025
  • Ballot closes: Monday 8 September 2025, 12:00
  • All candidates notified of result: Induction Packs sent to new Ballot Members: W/C Monday 8 September 2025
  • Results ratified at Scottish Council: Wednesday 17 September 2025
  • New Ballot Members attend first meeting of 73rd Scottish Council: Saturday 22 November 2025

Further information and nomination forms

Nominations

All nominations and the ballot are run through our election partner microsites.

Nominations open soon. Applicant packs containing full details about the roles and eligibility criteria, and the nominations form once nominations open, are available on the external website.

All College Members and Fellows resident in Scotland, and in good standing (i.e. fully paid up in their fees and subscriptions due to the College), may self-nominate for the position of nationally elected Scottish Council ballot member.

Voting

Eligible members of the RCGP will receive an email from our election partner, Civica, with their individual voting link and details of how to vote once voting has opened. All College Members and Fellows resident in Scotland are eligible to vote in the Scottish Council Ballot Member elections.

If members have not received an email by Wednesday 6 August 2025 please go to the external website and select Help in the bottom left hand corner of the page.

2025 Council Elections

This year the following roles are up for election for eligible Council members: Chair of Council, Vice Chair Policy, Vice Chair Member Standards, and Chair of Trustee Board. Council members can stand for and vote in Council elections.

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Council Elections timetable

All nominations and the ballot are run through our election partner Civica's microsite, where both further information on the roles, and nomination forms are available to view by eligible voting members of Council once the ballot opens. Eligible voting Council members will receive an email from our election partner, Civica, with their individual voting link and details of how to vote once voting has opened.

Roles available:

  • Chair of Council (to become President once the title change is approved by the Privy Council)
  • Vice Chair Policy (to become Vice President Policy once the title change is approved by the Privy Council)
  • Vice Chair Member Standards (to become Vice President Member Standards once the title change is approved by the Privy Council)
  • Chair of Trustee Board
  • Member Trustee

Key dates:

  • Nominations open: Tuesday 1 April 2025
  • Nominations close: Tuesday 22 April 2025
  • Ballot opens: Monday 23 June 2025
  • Ballot closes: Tuesday 15 July 2025, 12:00

Further information and nomination forms

Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair roles are now closed and the candidates are confirmed, with the following members standing in the elections:

Chair of Council (to become President once approved by the Privy Council)
Michael Mulholland
Victoria Tzortziou Brown

Vice Chair Policy (to become Vice President Policy once approved by the Privy Council)
Selvaseelan Selvarajah
Munro Stewart

Vice Chair Member Standards (to become Vice President Member Standards once approved by the Privy Council)
Jamie Hynes
Heather Ryan

Chair of the Trustee Board
Mike Holmes

Council members will vote in June/July, including a confirmation vote for the role of Chair of Trustee Board.

Previous election results

The College runs elections every year. The results from 2024 onwards are available on the members’ section of the website.

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Contact us

If you have any questions relating to either National or Council elections please get in touch with us.

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