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List of by-elections to Senedd Cymru

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This is a list of by-elections to the Senedd Cymru, which in 2020 became the Senedd, or Welsh Parliament.

Assembly term By-election Date Incumbent Party Winner Party Cause Retained at next election
2016–2021 Alyn and Deeside 6 February 2018 Carl Sargeant Labour Jack Sargeant Labour Death (suicide)[1]
2011–2016 Ynys Môn 1 August 2013 Ieuan Wyn Jones Plaid Cymru Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru Resignation to lead the Menai Science Park Yes
2003–2007 Blaenau Gwent 29 June 2006 Peter Law* Labour Trish Law Independent Death (brain tumour) Yes
1999–2003 Swansea East 27 September 2001 Val Feld Labour Valerie Lloyd Labour Death (cancer) Yes

*Peter Law left the Labour Party and sat as an independent prior to his death. The by-election was won by his widow, but is classed as an independent gain from Labour.

See also

  • Regional Member changes to Senedd Cymru

References

  1. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-41904161
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