First candidates set to declare as race to replace Sturgeon begins Posted on February 17, 2023 By Charlielikes Candidates are expected to formerly enter the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the SNP and first minister today – after the timeline for the contest was unveiled last night. news Tags:– as, ‘first, ‘set, ‘to, begins, candidates, declare, news, race, replace, sturgeon, topnews, trending