🗳️ Senedd Election Shock: 16 Politicians Out! 🚫
The 2026 Senedd election results are in, and it’s been a rollercoaster! 🎢 A total of 16 politicians who were part of the sixth Senedd didn’t make it back to the political arena this time. Here are some highlights:
1. **Rhys ab Owen**: After being ousted from Plaid Cymru, he went solo in Caerdydd Penarth but didn’t make the cut.
2. **Russell George**: Once a Conservative, now independent after a scandal, failed to secure a seat amidst ongoing legal issues.
3. **Luke Fletcher**: Plaid Cymru’s economy spokesperson didn’t secure enough votes for another term from Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg.
4. **Hannah Blythyn**: Former Welsh Government minister, lost out in Clwyd where Reform UK, Plaid Cymru, and the Conservatives took the lead.
5. **Eluned Morgan**: Following Labour’s nosedive in Wales, she resigned as Welsh Labour leader after losing in Ceredigion Penfro, taking full responsibility.
6. **Alun Davies**: With a defeat in Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni, he called for a rethink in leadership at the top.
7. **Rhianon Passmore**: The formber MS for Islwyn wasn’t re-elected, marking the end of her Senedd chapter.
And the list continues with others like **Jack Sargeant**, **Carolyn Thomas**, and **Sam Kurtz** who also missed their re-election bids.
Swipe through the images to see the faces behind the headlines. 📸 It’s a mix of new beginnings and political retirements as Wales transitions to its new political landscape. 🌄 What do you make of these surprising outcomes? Let us know your thoughts below! ⬇️
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