Scottish Parliamentary Elections
The most recent Scottish Parliamentary election took place on Thursday 5 May 2011.
In the election in May 2011, electors had two votes, the first was to elect their constituency MSP (the candidate with the most votes gets elected - first past the post voting method) and a second vote to elect seven regional MSPs for the Mid Scotland and Fife Region from party lists. This second vote is counted using a system of proportional representation.
The Local Returning Officer is responsible for the Clackmannanshire & Dunblane Scottish Constituency which covers the whole of Clackmannanshire and a portion of Stirlingshire (Bridge of Allan and Dunblane).
- Date of Next Scottish Parliament Election
The next scheduled election will take place on Thursday 5th May 2016.
- What area is covered by Clackmannanshire and Dunblane?
The Constituency Returning Officer is responsible for the Clackmannanshire & Dunblane Scottish Constituency which covers the whole of Clackmannanshire Council area and a portion of Stirlingshire (Ward 3). This includes areas like Blairlogie, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane, Kinbuck and Stirling University.
- What voting method is used at the Scottish Parliament?
The Scottish Parliament uses a type of proportional representation called the Additional Member System (AMS).
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For further information about this page please contact:
Depute Returning Officer, Democracy Team
Greenfield House, Tullibody Road, Alloa, FK10 2AD
Tel: 01259 450000
Email: adminservices@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form
