 MSPs. How are MSPs elected? At a Scottish Parliament election each voter has two votes, one for their constituency and one for their region. There are 73 constituency MSPs and 56 regional MSPs in total. MSPs are elected using the additional member system which is a form of proportional representation. Each person in Scotland is normally represented by one constituency MSP and seven regional MSPs. They all have the same status and you can contact any of the eight who represent you. What were the Scottish Parliament election results in 2016 by party? The Scottish National Party won 63 seats. The Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party won 31 seats. The Scottish Labour Party won 24 seats. The Scottish Green Party won six seats. The Scottish Liberal Democrats won five seats. What do MSPs do? MSPs work in the local areas they represent. They also attend debates and committee meetings in the Scottish Parliament. In representing you MSPs can lodge a motion to get support for an issue. Speak in a debate. Introduce a bill to change the law. Ask a question of Scottish Government Ministers. Refer matters to or ask questions of another person or organisation. Who represents me? To find out who represents you you can use the postcode search on our website or contact public information.