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Scotland's 2026 Election: Least Proportional Ever
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Scotlands 2026 Holyrood election, deemed the least proportional in history, saw a surge in split-ticket voting, leading to a volatile and unpredictable outcome. The SNP secured 58 seats, short of a majority, while Labour and Reform UK tied at 17. Greens reached a record 15, and Tories plummeted to 12. Professor Ailsa Henderson highlighted the elections extreme volatility, suggesting potential system reforms for future elections.
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