📣 Big Changes Ahead for the 2026 Senedd Election! 🗳️
Mark your calendars for May 7, 2026, when Wales heads to the polls for the Senedd election—and this one’s bringing some game-changing updates! Here’s what you need to know:
1️⃣ **More Members**: The Senedd is expanding! Instead of 60, we’ll now have 96 members. This change aims to give our communities a stronger voice and bring us in line with other similar-sized countries, like Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2️⃣ **New Voting System**: If you’re 16 or over and registered, you get one vote—yes, just one! The “closed proportional list system” lets you vote for a party or independent candidate. Seats are then allocated based on the percentage of votes they receive. This shake-up means waving goodbye to the old dual-vote system!
3️⃣ **Different Constituencies**: Wales will be divided into 16 constituencies, each electing six members. These new areas are crafted by pairing the current UK Parliament constituencies for Wales with considerations like local boundaries and natural landmarks.
4️⃣ **Residency Rules**: Thinking of standing for election? You must live in Wales to make it happen!
5️⃣ **Election Frequency**: We’re moving to four-year terms for elections. Gone are the unpredictable five-year terms of the past—our timeline is a little more set in stone now!
So, what do you think? Excited about these changes? Share your thoughts below! ⤵️
Find out more about what all these updates mean for you and your community in the upcoming Senedd election. Let’s get voting, Wales! 🏴✨