🎉 It’s Senedd Election Day 2026 in Wales! We’re on the edge of our seats as votes are being counted and soon, we’ll know all 96 of the politicians representing us in Cardiff Bay. This election is one for the history books, marking the biggest change in our voting system since devolution in 1999. With 16 constituencies, each electing six representatives, expect a wave of fresh faces in the Welsh Parliament.
All eyes are also on some key dates ahead. As these new politicians prepare to take their oaths, we’re gearing up for the first plenary meeting, which must happen by 21st May. Plus, a new Presiding Officer and Deputy Presiding Officer need to be elected by 28th May, with a deadline of 4th June for appointing the next First Minister. Exciting times ahead!
Let’s break down the results by region:
– Turnout in Sir Gaerfyrddin: 55.97%
– Caerdydd Penarth saw the highest turnout: 56.72%
– Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni had a turnout of 47.7%
Stay with us for live updates and reactions from across Wales as the votes are tallied. Who are you rooting for? Share your thoughts and let’s chat about how these results might shape our future. Check out your constituency results and reactions as they happen!
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