Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/cHTBgADoe3H.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Scottish Election 2021: How Does Scotland’s Voting System Work? [3jtDg1XFIrb] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT It’s set to be a significant election at the Scottish Parliament – so what is the voting process that elects politicians to Holyrood? The BBC’s Connor Gillies talks through how 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are elected through the Additional Member System. When polls open on 6 May, people in Scotland will have the chance to cast two votes – one for a constituency MSP, and another for a regional ballot. Video by Morgan Spence and Louise Andrew For more from BBC Scotland News head to: Click here to subscribe to your BBC Scotland Channel: We’re also on other channels too! Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: OCCO9zIIayi NVnHrPEWmeX BK7WuCdAQtY ovsyY2GiJZs 2MP6pTZK3zu sH32IMIZv0k
It’s set to be a significant election at the Scottish Parliament – so what is the voting process that elects politicians to Holyrood? The BBC’s Connor Gillies talks through how 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are elected through the Additional Member System. When polls open on 6 May, people in Scotland will have the chance to cast two votes – one for a constituency MSP, and another for a regional ballot. Video by Morgan Spence and Louise Andrew For more from BBC Scotland News head to: Click here to subscribe to your BBC Scotland Channel: We’re also on other channels too! Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: OCCO9zIIayi NVnHrPEWmeX BK7WuCdAQtY ovsyY2GiJZs 2MP6pTZK3zu sH32IMIZv0k