The vote is taking place after former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier was ousted for breaking Covid rules.
The writ will be passed in the House of Commons today. This means that it has been confirmed that the by-election will take place.
Rutherglen and Hamilton West will be the first major electoral test for Yousaf since becoming SNP leader in May. The party's candidate is schoolteacher Michael Shanks, while the SNP is represented by local councillor Katy Loudon. Scottish politics Loudon said she would welcome former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on the campaign trail despite her arrest as part of the investigation into the SNP's finances.
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