How the Holyrood election works with Ballot Box Scotland
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The Scottish Parliament election is set to take place on May 7, with a unique voting system that combines first-past-the-post and proportional representation. Voters will be handed two ballot papers, one to elect their constituency MSP and one to elect regional MSPs, with the deadline to register to vote being April 20.
The Scottish Parliament election uses a mixed voting system. Voters will receive two ballot papers: one for their constituency MSP and one for regional MSPs. The deadline to register to vote is April 20, and voters can also apply for postal or proxy votes. The voting system combines first-past-the-post and proportional representation, using the d'Hondt system to count votes. The constituency element is counted first, followed by the regional votes. The d'Hondt system uses basic division to allocate seats. The election has a wider franchise than the UK Parliament, with 16-year-olds able to vote.
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