MPs were elected by the first past the post system of voting.

In 1832-1885 the block vote was used to elect two members and first past the post to return one member at by-elections.

In 1999 and 2003 each ward elected one councillor by the first past the post system of election.

Each ward elected one councillor by the first past the post system of election.

After independence in 1975, members were elected by the first past the post system, with winners frequently gaining less than 15% of the vote.

It returned one Member of Parliament, elected by the first past the post system.

For the periods 1995 to 1999 each ward elected one councillor by the first past the post system.

It elected one Assembly Member by the first past the post method of election.

All members represented single-member constituencies, and were elected by the First past the post system.

For the periods 1995 to 1999 each of 72 wards had elected one councillor by the first past the post system.