Scottish Labour has announced Chris Roarty will be its candidate for the upcoming Murdostoun by-election.
The construction worker and musician has been involved with the party for a number of years and ran a number of election campaigns for candidates.
Now he is looking to become a councillor himself, just like his mum Councillor Louise Roarty, who herself is a Labour representative for Murdouston.
Mr Roarty works as a tiler and also provides drum lessons to aspiring musicians.
He is a community councillor in his home village of Cleland, and has helped organise events including Christmas fayres and litter picks.
The by-election was triggered following the sudden death of Independent councillor Robert McKendrick.
Mr Roarty told Lanarkshire Live: “I’m delighted to stand for Murdostoun in the by-election on June 24, although I didn’t expect to be standing in such sad circumstances.
"It's an absolute honour to have the Scottish Labour nomination for the by-election. I am immensely proud to call this community my home and the sense of community spirit has made me who I am.
"Too many people have fallen through the cracks over the past year and it shows the need for us to come together. Throughout this campaign, I will put Murdostoun first."
Eligible residents must be registered to vote by midnight on Tuesday, June 8.
Applications for new postal or postal proxy votes and amendments to, or cancellation of, existing postal or proxy votes must be with the Electoral Registration Office by 5pm on Wednesday, June 9.
Applications for new proxy votes must be received by 5pm on Wednesday, June 16.
