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Category: Voting
What is the Supplementary Vote (SV)?
The SV system requires voters to rank their two favourite candidates in order of preference, which is then used to elect a single winner via two rounds of vote counting.
What is the Additional Member System (AMS)?
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.
5 Reasons to vote in the Scottish Parliament Elections
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS: 6TH MAY Polling stations will be open between 7am – 10pm on Thursday 6th May. Everything you need to know can be found here: What is the Scottish Parliament? What are...
How do I Register to Vote?
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 Can I Vote For?
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...
How many people DID NOT VOTE in your constituency in 2019?
Use our tool to see how many people didn’t vote in your area in the last election – could they have made a difference?
Where do I vote?
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...
Why should I vote if I live in a safe seat?
Living in a safe seat constituency doesn’t necessarily mean your vote won’t make a difference.
What Happens If You Don’t Vote?
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.
