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Douglas Ross announced he would step down as party leader following general election.
MSP Murdo Fraser , Russell Findlay , Meghan Gallacher , Brian Whittle , Liam Kerr and Jamie Greene have each thrown their hats into the ring.
The contest is scheduled to finish on 27 September ahead of the UK Conservative Party revealing Rishi Sunak's successor on 2 November .
Ms Gallacher said she wants to build a "modern, centre-right party" with policies focusing on low taxes, property ownership, supporting families and protecting "rights and liberties" Mr Whittle , 60 , has been the MSP for South Scotland since 2016 .
Mr Kerr , 49 , previously served as depute leader of the Scottish Tories between 2019 and 2020 .
Former frontbencher pledges to fix a 'broken' Holyrood and "restore optimism to our politics " Mr Greene , 44 , has been the MSP for West Scotland since 2016 .
His three -part mantra to "fix politics, fix the party, fix Scotland " is his effort to reset Conservative approach.
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