Senedd Elections
Significant changes are due to come into force prior to the next Senedd polls scheduled on 7 May 2026. What you need to know can be found on Senedd Cymru's Countdown to the 2026 Senedd Election: Five things you need to know page.
Changes to the constituencies
Wales will have 16 constituencies instead of the current 40. Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru created the new constituencies for Wales.
For Ceredigion the Commission determined that a county constituency be created from: The Ceredigion Preseli UK Parliamentary constituency and The Mid and South Pembrokeshire UK Parliamentary constituency. The Commission designated the single name of Ceredigion Penfro for this constituency. You can find out more information on the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru 2026 Review: Final Determinations page.
Map - You can view a map of Ceredigion Penfro constituency.
Why do Senedd elections matter?
The Welsh Government is responsible for deciding how Wales is run. They choose what to spend public money on and decide how to deliver public services.
It is where Welsh laws are passed and where some Welsh taxes are set. Members of the Senedd look at the work of the Welsh Government and question its decisions and spending in the Senedd.
The Senedd looks closely at the work of the Welsh Government and questions its ministers. It examines government plans and suggests changes. Senedd members are also able to raise issues in the Senedd that are important to you.
If you need further information contact Electoral Services by email on electoralservices@ceredigion.gov.uk, by phone on 01545 572302 or by post on Electoral Services, Cyngor Sir Ceredigion Penmorfa, Aberaeron SA46 0PA.