Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=eGtwmcd4IRS Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Scottish Election 2021: How Does Scotland’s Voting System Work? [GscSMePtfCK] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 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: eQ7n3SxAqu6 kBkcYGHj5Wb 048GWZGKBCj HgydtjinBZS wP2T9kFJwJd
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: eQ7n3SxAqu6 kBkcYGHj5Wb 048GWZGKBCj HgydtjinBZS wP2T9kFJwJd