Elections In Scotland
Scotland has elections to several bodies: the Scottish Parliament, the United Kingdom Parliament, local councils and community councils. Before the United Kingdom left the European Union, Scotland elected members to the European Parliament. Scottish Parliament Scottish Parliamentary elections use the Additional Member System (AMS). Under this system, voters are given two votes: one for their constituency, which elects a single MSP by first-past-the-post; and one for their region, which elects seven MSPs by closed list. Five Scottish Parliamentary elections have been held since the reconvention of the Scottish Parliament in 1999. Elections are held every five years, on the first Thursday in May. 2021 2016 2011 2007 2003 1999 By-elections * 2019 Shetland by-election, Lib Dem hold * 2017 Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire by-election, Con hold * 2014 Cowdenbeath by-election, Lab hold * 2013 Dunfermline by-election, Lab gain from SNP * 2013 Aberdee ...
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