MR Lochhead missed yesterday's constituency vote due to self-isolating.
RICHARD Lochhead was re-elected as Moray's MSP with an increased vote share and majority.
THE SNP increased their vote share and majority in the area.
THE count began not too far before 4pm.
TURNOUT is up more than 10 per cent across Moray.
MR Lochhead is awaiting the result of his son's Covid-19 test.
THE first ballots boxes were opened at 9.30am.
Richard Lochhead said he is proud of his track record and hopes to continue working in his role as Scotland recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.
THE death toll is now 40 since the outbreak began, with 1638 cases confirmed.
IN TOTAL, 26,821 adults across the area have now received both doses of a vaccine.
THE SNP bus visited Elgin Cathedral and Strathisla Distillery.
Mr Adcook will use his retirement to spend more time with those closest to him – and listen to music
Leading health, council and tourism figures met to issue a warning to the public.
MORAY is now accounting for half of NHS Grampian's coronavirus cases.
27 per cent of adults in Moray have now received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine.
LEVEL three of coronavirus restrictions allows for non-emergency repairs, as well as planned maintenance such as upgrades to homes.
THE total since the outbreak began is now 1521.
A TOTAL of 17,796 adults across the area have received two jabs.
ARIANE Burgess believes that a new deal could create hundreds of supply chain jobs across the country, including in Moray.
THE flagship policy was announced by Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar last week.