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How do the Local Elections work?


Voting in the local elections will be as easy as 1, 2, 3.
The Scottish local elections will be decided using the Single Transferable Vote system of proportional representation.
Click here to find out how it works .

This is the first UK election to be decided by STV. You can discover the history behind the process from the Electoral Reform Society .

Still not sure about STV? Let's clear up some myths and misunderstandings about STV.

When you get to the ballot box, just put a number beside each of your favourite candidates in order of preference.