The Additional Member System, or AMS, is a mixed electoral system. The aim of this electoral system is to achieve a more proportional parliament, while retaining direct representation from local members of parliament.
MSPs represent and act on the behalf of their constituents, both in the Scottish Parliament and in their constituency/region. The Scottish Parliament Elections are a valuable opportunity which gives citizens the power to elect these...
If you want to vote in elections and referendums, you must be registered to vote. You only need to register once – you do not need to register separately for every election, but you...
Who you vote for in an election can be influenced by who the candidates are in your local area. While they might belong to a political party, it is likely they’ll have their own...
Use our tool to see how many people didn’t vote in your area in the last election – could they have made a difference?
On election day you’ll need to find your nearest polling station to go cast your vote (unless you’re voting by post). Your nearest polling station is displayed on your poll card, which should arrive...
Living in a safe seat constituency doesn’t necessarily mean your vote won’t make a difference.
Use our tool to see how many people didn’t vote in your area in the last election – could they have made a difference?
If you don’t vote you have not shown preference for anyone standing in the election, or any side in a referendum campaign. Your vote will not be counted for either side or directly effect the result.
Voting is just one way to have your say about how the UK is being run, if you’re wondering why you should get involved this is the article for you!
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