Plaid Cymru announce Gwynedd Maldwyn Senedd candidates
Plaid Cymru has announced its team of candidates for the next Senedd election.
The candidates will be fighting it out to represent the newly formed Gwynedd Maldwyn constituency ahead of the 2026 Senedd election.
It follows an internal ballot of party members.
In the 2026 election, each constituency will be represented by six members bringing the total number of Senedd members to 96.
Political parties 'will list up to eight candidates for each constituency' and independent candidates can also stand for election.
The public will vote for one party or one independent candidate. Seats are then allocated based on the share of votes each party or independent candidate gets.
The new Gwynedd Maldwyn seat—Wales' largest constituency—spans from Pen Llŷn on the west coast to Dyfi and Machynlleth, stretching across Mid Wales to Newtown and Welshpool, and reaching as far east as Corwen and Rhosllannerchrugog near Wrexham.
Formed from combining the Dwyfor Meirionnydd and Maldwyn a Glyndŵr Westminster constituencies, it will play a crucial role in the 2026 election.
Leading the Plaid Cymru candidate list are two experienced current Senedd Members Siân Gwenllian and Mabon ap Gwynfor,
They are followed by Powys County Councillor Elwyn Vaughan, Cllr Beca Brown and Cllr Elin Hywel completing 'a strong, diverse team rooted in communities across the region'.
Cllr Vaughan emphasised the importance of grassroots campaigning across the constituency.
'The Conservative vote is collapsing in Montgomeryshire, and there is great disillusionment with Labour,' said Cllr Vaughan.
'I look forward to campaigning across this vast area to share Plaid Cymru's message of hope.
"Whether it's campaigning to secure the future of the air ambulance bases at Welshpool & Caernarfon, securing the stroke unit at Bronglais Hospital, standing with Johnstown and Ruabon residents against Hafod tip, or standing with Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant and Llanarmon residents against the new national park, I look forward to using my wealth of experience in grassroots action to improve lives in Gwynedd Maldwyn.'
Mabon ap Gwynfor, Senedd Member for Dwyfor Meirionnydd since 2021, added: 'There's a real appetite for change as people grow increasingly disillusioned with both Labour governments in Cardiff and Westminster.
'Across Gwynedd Maldwyn, there's a buzz of positivity. We're ready to bring Plaid Cymru's message of hope and progress to every corner of this vast constituency – and we'll do it as a team.'
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