Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=7XanpcSC019 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Scottish Election 2021: How Does Scotland’s Voting System Work? [5718EwalBuN] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 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: 1B7w5IcE8oW MAh6CpC1ztn slQanIjlcCS djwIAushphj MmIBCLkn8DT ZxbHUi3yofH 99UH9o1KCmM
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: 1B7w5IcE8oW MAh6CpC1ztn slQanIjlcCS djwIAushphj MmIBCLkn8DT ZxbHUi3yofH 99UH9o1KCmM