There are some returning names on the get together’s checklist
Plaid Cymru has revealed the complete checklist of its candidates for the upcoming Senedd election. The get together, led by Rhun ap Iorwerth, is anticipated to have its finest ever lead to Could 2026. Polls present it may very well be the biggest get together, or a detailed second to Reform UK, with Labour’s vote projected to break down.
The election is in Could 2026, and will likely be completely totally different to any earlier devolved election. There will likely be new constituencies and a brand new voting system. As a substitute of the present mixture of constituency and regional seats, there’ll 16 constituencies which is able to every elect six Senedd members.
Every get together can subject as much as eight candidates. For our free every day briefing on the most important points dealing with the nation signal as much as the Wales Issues publication right here
The newest polling put Plaid Cymru in high spot. The polling, launched by ITV Cymru Wales/Barn Cymru, places Plaid Cymru and Reform UK virtually equally matched with simply 1% between them. When it comes to seats, Plaid may take 38 of the 96 seats, with Reform UK in second with 37. Labour can be trailing in third with simply 11.
The get together has now revealed its full checklist of candidates. The headlines are that former chief Adam Worth is third within the Sir Gaerfyrddin constituency, behind present Senedd colleague Cefin Campbell and former AM Nerys Evans.
Former chief govt Dafydd Trystan tops the checklist in Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf. The upper somebody is on the checklist, the extra possible they’re to be elected, though given Plaid Cymru’s polling, the get together is anticipated to get a number of seats in every constituency.
Luke Fletcher, a present regional MS for south Wales west, solely secured third place on the Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg checklist.
Plaid Cymru Chief Rhun ap Iorwerth stated: “I’m thrilled that we now have such an excellent crew of Plaid Cymru candidates, deeply rooted of their communities and able to work tirelessly to earn the belief and help of individuals throughout Wales.
“The subsequent Senedd election is a historic alternative. Labour have given up on Wales, and our nation urgently wants new management – each in how we’re handled throughout the UK and the way our authorities works for the folks of Wales.
“Plaid Cymru affords that new management.
“It’s our likelihood to elect, for the primary time, a authorities and a First Minister from a made in Wales get together who will arise relentlessly for Wales, enhance our NHS, help households with the price of residing, develop childcare, and assist companies thrive.
“This election can be about Wales’ future. The specter of Reform can’t be ignored. Polls present it’s a two-horse race to be the biggest get together, and solely Plaid Cymru can forestall Reform from dragging Wales and Welsh politics backwards.
“This can be a crew able to ship optimistic change and defend Wales’ pursuits. We are going to work tirelessly for each group throughout the nation.”
Afan Ogwr Rhondda
- Sera Evans
- Alun Cox
- Elyn Stephens
- Danny Grehan
- Luned-Mair Barratt
- Wendy Allsop
Bangor Conwy Môn
- Rhun ap Iorwerth
- Mair Rowlands
- Elfed Williams
- Dyfed Jones
- Nia Clwyd Owen
- Vivek Thuppil
Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni
- Delyth Jewell
- Lindsay Whittle
- Niamh Salkeld
- Catrin Moss
- Charlotte Bishop
- Steven Skivens
Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd
- Sioned Williams
- Rebeca Phillips
- Andrew Jenkins
- Justin Horrell
Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf
- Dafydd Trystan
- Zaynub Akbar
- Nick Carter
- Andrea Gibson
- Joseff Gnagbo
- Morgan Rogers
Caerdydd Penarth
- Anna Brychan
- Kiera Marshall
- Leticia Gonzalez
- Neil Roberts
- Malcolm Phillips
- Matthew Hawkins
Casnewydd Islwyn
- Peredur Owen Griffiths
- Lyn Ackerman
- Rhys Mills
- Josh Rawcliffe
- Jonathan Clark
Ceredigion Penfro
- Elin Jones
- Kerry Ferguson
- Anna Nicholl
- Cris Tomos
- Colin Nosworthy
- Clive Davies
- Owain Jones
Clwyd
- Llyr Gruffydd
- Becca Martin
- Oliver Bradley Hughes
- Paul Penlington
Fflint Wrecsam
- Carrie Harper
- Marc Jones
- Kayleigh Unitt
- Dean Davies
- Annette Davies
- Andy Gallanders
Gwynedd Maldwyn
- Siân Gwenllian
- Mabon ap Gwynfor
- Beca Brown
- Elwyn Vaughan
- Elin Hywel
- Donna O’Brien
Gwyr Abertawe
- Gwyn Williams
- Safa Elhassan
- John Davies
- Rhiannon Barrar
- Dafydd Williams
- Harri Roberts
Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg
- Mark Hooper
- Sarah Rees
- Luke Fletcher
- Marianne Cowpe
- Ian Johnson
- Iolo Caudy
- Dennis Clarke
Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr
- Heledd Fychan
- Lis McLean
- Sara Crowley
- Ian Gwynne
- Farrell Perks
- Ioan Bellin
Sir Fynwy Torfaen
- Matthew Jones
- Donna Cushing
- David Johnson
- Loti Glyn
Sir Gaerfyrddin
- Cefin Campbell
- Nerys Evans
- Adam Worth
- Mari Arthur
- Iwan Griffiths
- Abi Thomas
- Taylor Reynolds
