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Senedd Cymru Elections


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The next Senedd election will take place on Thursday 7 May 2026.

At the next election, there will be changes to the number of Senedd members, the constituencies, and how the Senedd members are elected:

  • 96 Members: From the election in May 2026, the Senedd will have 96 Members instead of 60.
  • New voting system: Everyone 16+ will now have one vote, choosing a political party or independent candidate.
  • New constituencies: Wales will have 16 constituencies. Each constituency will elect six Members.
  • New rules: Anyone standing for election must live in Wales.

You can find out more on the Senedd website or visit vote.wales.To find out where your polling station is, visit - Find your polling station | Where Do I Vote?.

The constituencies covering Conwy County Borough are Bangor Conwy Môn and Clwyd. You can find your new constituency by entering your postcode into the constituency finder map.

Conwy County Borough Council is managing the Bangor Conwy Môn constituency election, and Flintshire County Council is managing the Clwyd constituency election.

Notices

 

Important dates

  • Deadline to register to vote: 20 April 2026
  • Deadline to apply for a postal vote: 5pm on 21 April 2026
  • Deadline to apply for a proxy vote: 5pm on 28 April 2026
  • Date of Poll: 7 May 2026, 7am to 10pm
  • Ballots counted: 8 May 2026

Who can vote

To vote in the Senedd election you must be:

  • registered to vote
  • 16 years of age or over on polling day
  • a British citizen, a qualifying Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of the European Union, or a qualifying foreign citizen
  • resident in Wales, and
  • not be subject to any legal incapacity to vote

Information for candidates and agents

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