When are they held?
In the UK, a general election must take place at least every five years.
However, a general election can be held earlier if the Prime Minister requests.
If no early election is called, the next general election must take place by 2029.
Mansfield MP
There is one MP for the Constituency of Mansfield.
The voting system
Each voter has one vote in the Mansfield constituency. The candidate with the most votes becomes the MP for that area. This voting system is called first past the post.
Usually, the political party with the most MPs then forms the government. However, two or more parties with a combined majority of MPs may form a coalition government.