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The latest news about the Senedd election
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16 April 2026
Senedd election candidates confirmed
All parties and candidates standing can be found on vote.wales
New guide explains Senedd election changes for Welsh voters
The Electoral Commission has published a booklet to support voters in Wales to understand the changes to the Senedd and its voting system.
Accessibility information published for Welsh polling stations
People can check polling station accessibility online for first time at Welsh election
Thousands of missing voters encouraged to register ahead of Senedd election
The Electoral Commission has launched a campaign to encourage people to register to vote and ensure they can take part in the Senedd election on 7 May. The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Monday 20 April. Voters can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote. It takes just five minutes.
Vote.wales: Information website launched to give people voting confidence
A brand new voter information website, vote.wales has been launched today (2 March) by the Electoral Management Board for Wales, part of the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru.