Following Thursday's election, Members of the Senedd and Police and Crime Commissioners are being chosen.
The Cambrian News will be bringing you election updates as they happen from throughout the region.
5.06pm: All results are now in. Dafydd Llywelyn (Plaid Cymru) returns as commissioner for Dyfed Powys with Andy Dunbobbin taking up the role in North Wales3.45pm Andy Dunbobbin (Labour) has been elected the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales3.08pm: Dafydd Llywelyn (Plaid Cymru) has been re-elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed Powys Police. After the second round of votes, Mr Llywelyn received a total of 94,488 first and second votes with Jon Burns (Conservative) gaining 77,408 votes.2.55pm: Result in the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner election due shortly.2pm: Plaid Cymru PCC candidate in North Wales, Ann Griffith, tells Local Democracy Reporter, Jez Hemming she is 'absolutely gutted' to have lost out. 1.35pm The provisional results from the first round of votes in North Wales are as follows: Mark Youngm Independent: 15,907; Andy Dunbobbin, Labour: 69,455; Lisa Wilkins, Lib Dem: 10,149; Pat Astbury, Conservative: 75,476; Ann Griffith, Plaid Cymru: 67,6721.30pm: Second votes are now also being counted in North Wales with Pat Astbury (Conservative) Andy Dunbobbin (Labour) in contention.1.23pm: The Ceredigion portion of the PCC vote saw Dafydd Llywelyn secure the most votes with 15,954 first choice crosses. Jon Burns (Conservative) received 6,021 votes in Ceredigion with Philippa Thompson (Labour) gaining 4,060 votes and Glyn Preston (Liberal Democrat) gaining 3,016 votes.1.10pm: Two-horse race. Conservative Jon Burns (69,112 votes) in the lead after the first vote for Dyfed-Powys Police Commissioner with Plaid Cymru's Dafydd Llywelyn (68,208) in second.No candidate has received more than 50 per cent of the vote.The two candidates going forward to the second count are Jon Burns and Dafydd Llywelyn.Election staff will now start to count the second choice on the voting papers. 12.40pm: Ceredigion County Council has tweeted: "The figures have been announced for Ceredigion in the Police and Crime Commissioner election for the Dyfed-Powys police area. These will now be inputted in to the formula for the whole area. The result will be announced in due course."12.25pm: The candidates for North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner are Pat Astbury, Conservative; Andy Dunbobbin, Labour; Ann Griffith, Plaid Cymru; Lisa Wilkins, Liberal Democrat; Mark Young, Independent. The count is currently taking place in Flintshire.12.23pm: The candidates for Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner are Jon Burns, Conservative; Dafydd Llywelyn, Plaid Cymru; Glyn Preston, Liberal Democrat; Philippa Thompson, Labour. The count is taking place currently in Llandysul. SUNDAY, 11.53am: Ceredigion County Council reports that the counting of the votes for Police and Crime Commissioner Election for the Dyfed-Powys area is going well. If one candidate receives more than 50 per cent of the votes, the result will be announced.If not, counting will commence for the second choice on the nomination papers.2.08pm: The Welsh Conservatives will be the second largest party in Y Senedd with 16, Plaid Cymru in third with 13 seats, and one sole Liberal Democrat.2.03pm: With 30 of the 60 available seats, Mark Drakeford is set to remain as the First Minister of Wales. He has pledged to ensure Wales has a "stable and progressive" government.1.56pm: The final results are in for South Wales. Conservatives and Plaid Cymru pick up two seats each, meaning Labour hold onto power in Wales.
-----12.08am: Eluned Morgan (Labour), Joyce Watson (Labour), Cefin Campbell (Plaid Cymru) and Jane Dodds (Welsh Liberal Democrats) will become Senedd Members for the Mid and West Wales region which covers Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Powys and the Dwyfor Meirionnydd region of Gwynedd.12.05am: Welsh Labour have picked up two of the four regional seats on offer in Mid and West Wales with Plaid Cymru and the Welsh Liberal Democrats claiming the other two seats10.56pm: The last of the 40 constituency seats has finally been declared: Labour have held Vale of Glamorgan.As things stand, Labour have 28 seats secured, the Conservatives 12, and Plaid Cymru eight. 31 are required to secure a majority.10.35pm - Result: Two regions have declared.In North Wales, the Conservatives have won two seats (Mark Isherwood and Sam Rowlands); Labour, one (Carolyn Ann Thomas); and Plaid Cymru, one (Llyr Huws Gruffydd).In South Wales West, the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru have taken two seats each.9.43pm: Just one constituency left to declare following the news that First Minister Mark Drakeford has retained his seat for Labour in Cardiff West.9.10pm: Dwyfor Meirionnydd MP Liz Saville Roberts says she is 'beyond words to lose Leanne Wood' after the former Plaid Cymru leader lost her Rhondda seat earlier this evening.Mrs Saville Roberts added: "Wales’s politics is the poorer without her. I live in hope for her return."8.59pm: With just two constituency seats left to be announced, we turn our attention to the regional seats. There are 20 in total, four for each region.Voters in Ceredigion, Powys, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire will decide the Mid and West Wales Senedd Members, while those in Gwynedd will have a say in who represents North Wales.Votes are currently being counted with results expected later tonight or tomorrow morning.8.45pm - Result: For the final constituency seat of interest to our readers, Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price has retained his seat in Carmarthen East & Dinefwr.Both Labour and the Conservatives saw an increase in their vote share - 6.2% and 8.2% respectively.The full result: Adam Price (Plaid Cymru), 15,261; Rob James (labour), 8,448; Havard Hughes (Conservatives), 7,751; Monica French (Liberal Democrats), 975; Karl Pollard (Reform), 818.8.37pm: In one of the few changes in Wales today, the Conservatives have gained Brecon and Radnorshire from the Liberal Democrats.Elsewhere, Labour have held Cardiff South and Penarth, and Cardiff North.8.07pm: Turning our attention to the rest of the country for a moment.Former Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood has lost her set to Labour's Elizabeth 'Buffy' Williams in Rhondda.Elsewhere Labour have held seats in Torfaen, Newport West, Cardiff Central, Aberavon and Llanelli.Eight seats are still yet to have been announced.8.02pm: Immediately following the announcement of her victory, Elin Jones thanked her constituents."I’m so pleased and chuffed that the people of Ceredigion have given me my best result.”7.28pm - Result: Elin Jones and Plaid Cymru have retained their seat in Ceredigion.Full result: Elin Jones (Plaid Cymru), 16,946; Amanda Jenner (Conservatives), 4,801; Dylan Lewis Rowlands (Labour), 3,345; Cadan ap Tomos (Lib Dem), 3,227; Harry Hayfield (Green Party), 1,356; Gethin James (Reform), 775; Stephanie Evans (Freedom Alliance), 305.7.15pm: In South Wales, Labour have held both Bridgend and Nepowrt East, while the Conservatives have held Monmouth.6.36pm: Some more results from across Wales: Plaid Cymru hold Ynys Mon. Labour hold Swansea West, Neath, Ogmore and Blaenau Gwent.6.01pm - Result: Plaid Cymru win Dwyfor Meirionnydd.Full result: Mabon ap Gwynfor (Plaid Cymru), 11,490; Charlie Evans (Conservative), 4,394; Cian Ireland (Labour), 3,702; Peter Read (Propel), 1,314; Glyn Daniels (Llais Gwynedd), 1,136; Steve Churchman (Lib Dem), 916; Louise Hughes (Reform), 710; Michelle Murray (Freedom Alliance), 152.5.42pm: Some more results from across Wales: Labour hold Alyn and Deeside, Clwyd South, Islwyn, Swansea East and Gower. Conservatives hold Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, and Clwyd West.5.37pm: Turnout for Carmarthen East & Dinefwr, which borders Ceredigion and covers the likes of Llanybydder and Newcastle Emlyn, was as follows: constituency, 56.5%; regional, 56.7%; PCC, 56.2%.5.18pm - Result: In Preseli Pembrokeshire, which covers the area just south of Ceredigion, the Conservatives' Paul Davies has retained his seat despite Labour eating into their majority.Full result: Paul Davies (Conservatives), 12,295; Jackie Jones (Labour), 10,895; Cris Tomos (Plaid Cymru), 6,135; William Dennison (Reform), 1,239; Tina Roberts (Lib Dem), 952. 5.16pm - Result: Plaid Cymru's Sian Gwenllian has retained her seat in Arfon with a 8,652 majority. Full result: Sian Gwenllian (Plaid Cymru), 13,760; Iwan Wyn Jones (Labour), 5,108; Tony Thomas (Conservative), 1.806; Calum Davies (Lib Dem), 642; Andrew Haigh (Reform), 350; Martin Bristow (Independent), 82.5.11pm: Constituency results are starting to come in across Wales, and we're expecting an announcement from Arfon, the constituency bordering Dwyfor and Meirionnydd, in the next half an hour or so.Meanwhile, the Conservatives have held Aberconwy. Delyn, Caerphilly and Wrexham have all remained red.4.56pm: Ceredigion constituency counting is about to get under way after the announcement that the turnout there was as follows: constituency, 55.4%; regional, 55.4%; PCC, 54.1%.4.39pm: Dwyfor Meirionnydd MP Liz Saville Roberts has been speaking to Sky News about Plaid Cymru's position and how the result of this election could shape the independence debate."We have a set of Plaid priorities, we’ve gone into this election as being the advocate for taking the agenda for independence forward," she said.Referring to a possible coalition with Labour, she added: "We want to see a Wales that works better for the people of Wales, and that the people of Wales have their hands on the powers. That will be what interests us in whatever way we can bring those agendas forward."4.20pm: Turning to the police and crime commissioner elections for a moment, election staff in Dyfed-Powys will be counting up those votes on Sunday.4.05pm: Some results from elsewhere in Wales: Labour hold Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney; Conservatives take Vale of Clwyd from Labour.4.04pm: Russell George on his win in Montgomeryshire: “It’s an absolute privilege to be returned as the Montgomeryshire member of the Senedd to represent my home constituency, where I was born and lived all my life."3.30pm: Another Dwyfor Meirionnydd candidate thinks Plaid Cymru will likely hold the constituency seat there.Conservative Charlie Evans said: “We’re hoping for a good swing towards us from 2016. It looks as though it will be a Plaid Cymru victory. “The turn out is up 6% from five years ago which I think is testament to our campaign and that of other parties. “It’s been a well-fought campaign from all eight candidates”3.14pm: In Dwyfor Meirionnydd, it's just been announced that the turnout was around 52% of the 45,447 people eligible to vote. The full breakdown: constituency, 52.74%; regional, 52.5%; PCC, 52.6%.The constituency votes will now be counted.2.23pm: Llais Gwynedd's Glyn Daniels says it's looking like Plaid's Mabon ap Gwynfor will take the seat in Dwyfor Meirionnydd."It's all new for me, this. It's been a good campaign. Things have gone well in Blaenau Ffestiniog. It looks like Mabon will win and I wish him good luck."1.44pm: Plaid Cymru's Mabon ap Gwynfor, who is standing in Dwyfor Meirionnydd, said things are "looking promising" for his party."It's gone very well. I believe this election should have been postponed until later in the year, but we have fought a strong campaign. The other candidates have gone about the campaign with dignity." 1.33pm: The result in Montgomeryshire, which includes Machynlleth and Llanidloes, has been announced - the first in Wales - and the Conservatives have held the seat there with a 7,528 majority.Results: Russell George (Conservative), 12,013 (+6%); Elwyn Vaughan (Plaid Cymru), 4,485 (+8%); Alison Alexander (Lib Dem), 4,207 (-11%); Kait Duerden (Labour), 3,576 (+8%); Oliver Lewis (Reform), 549 (+2%); Gwyn Wigley Evans (Gwlad), 157 (+1%).1.16pm: Another Dwyfor Meirionnydd candidate, Labour's Cian Ireland thinks the tally for his party will "increase for the first time in some time"."Fielding a local candidate has made a big difference, I think. I've had Conservative voters who said they will vote for me because they know who I am. We will see how that transforms into votes."12.59pm: Our reporter in Dolgellau has been speaking to a few of the candidates in the running for the Dwyfor Meirionnydd seat.Liberal Democrat Stephen Churchman said: "Hopefully the Lib Dem vote is up slightly. Smaller parties are taking votes from everyone else; we'll see how that affects us."Peter Read, representing Propel, said: "I've done all I can do. It's up to the electorate now. It has been good to get out and meet new people, that part has been enjoyable." 12.46pm: In Powys, the turnout for the Montgomeryshire Senedd election has been announced as 50 per cent.12.25pm: And in Ceredigion, election staff are busy verifying papers for the local constituency; Mid and West Wales region; and Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner.The PCC ballot papers will then be resealed until they are counted on Sunday, while the Senedd results will be hopefully be announced tonight.12.24pm: In Dolgellau, at Glan Wnion Leisure Centre, the verification of ballots is nearing completion with counting set to get under way shortly.Friday, 8am: Good morning! With the polling stations for the 2021 Senedd Election now closed, today will see a continued flurry of activity across Wales as the counting process gets under way.While elections are usually all-night affairs with the winners often known long before the crack of dawn, the realities of living during a pandemic saw a decision to delay the various counts until Friday.It's likely to be early evening at least until the full makeup of the sixth Senedd session is known.
-----10pm: Polls are now closed. Unlike typical elections, because of Covid safety regulations, results won't be announced this evening.We'll be back tomorrow with updates throughout the day and into the night when some Senedd results are expected to be announced.5.55pm: There are just four hours until polls close at 10pm tonight.The polling station you should attend will be noted on your voting card.It will help the polling clerk if you take the polling card with you to the polling station on the day, but you can vote without it.4.39pm: A printing error has been blamed for North Wales regional candidate Michelle Brown’s name being omitted from tens of thousands of ballot papers across Gwynedd and Anglesey.3.17pm: For the North Wales region, the leading candidates are: Dr Felix Aubel (Ukip); Michelle Brown (Independent); Simon Foster (Freedom Alliance); Michelle Francis (Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition); Nathan Gill (Reform); Llyr Gruffydd (Plaid Cymru); Jacqui Hurst (Propel); Mark Isherwood (Conservative); Iolo Jones (Green Party); Trevor Jones (Britain’s Communist Party); Phil Roberts (Gwlad); Richard Suchorzewski (Abolish the Welsh Assembly Party); Carolyn Thomas (Labour); and Chris Twells (Liberal Democrat).For a full list of candidates, visit whocanivotefor.co.uk3.10pm: Voters will also have a second mark to make on their ballots today, to elect four Mid and West Regional Senedd Members.Leading each party’s list of candidates for the four available Mid and West Wales regional seats are: Claire Mills (Abolish The Welsh Assembly Party); Claudia Cannon (Communist Party of Britain); Tomas Dafydd Davies (Conservative); Michelle Murray (Freedom Alliance); Emily Durrant (Green Party); Sian Caiach (Gwlad); Eluned Morgan (Labour); Jane Dodds (Liberal Democrat); Cefin Campbell (Plaid Cymru); Dylan Bullard (Propel); Gethin James (Reform UK); Jonathon Riley (Ukip); Jeffrey Green (Welsh Christian Party); and Carys Phillips (Welsh Trade Unionist).Regional Senedd Members are selected using the D'Hondt method of proportional representation.For a full list of candidates, visit whocanivotefor.co.uk1.26pm: Today’s Senedd elections will see 16 and 17-year-olds voting for the first time.Around 70,000 teenagers in Wales will be able to cast their ballot after the Senedd passed the move into law last year.It followed a campaign by Electoral Reform Society Cymru and a coalition of youth and civil society campaigners.12.30pm: Voters going to the polls today are once again being urged to bring their own pencil and wear a mask.Election staff have worked hard to make sure polling stations will be safe places to vote, but people voting in person are encouraged to keep themselves and others safe by wearing a face covering, keeping a safe distance, bringing your own pen or pencil to cast your vote and using hand sanitiser when entering and leaving the polling station.11.43am: Voters will also be electing a new Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner today, with results expected to be announced on Sunday.Standing for the role are Jon Burns (Conservative); Dafydd Llywelyn (Plaid); Glyn Preston (Liberal Democrats); Philippa Thompson (Labour).And for North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner: Pat Astbury (Conservative); Andy Dunbobbin (Labour); Ann Griffith (Plaid Cymru); Lisa Wilkins (Liberal Democrat); and Mark Young (Independent).10.55am: Standing in Dwyfor Meirionnydd are: Mabon ap Gwynfor (Plaid Cymru); Stephen William Churchman (Liberal Democrat); Glyn Daniels (Llais Gwynedd); Charlie Evans (Conservative); Louise Hughes (Reform UK); Cian Ireland (Labour); Michelle Murray (Freedom Alliance); and Peter Anthony Read (Propel).The candidates for Arfon are: Martin Harry Bristow (Party not listed); Calum Dafydd Davies (Liberal Democrat); Sian Gwenllian (Plaid Cymru); Andrew Martin Haigh (Reform UK); Iwan Wyn Jones (Labour); and Tony Thomas (Conservative).Thursday, 10.11am: In Ceredigion, voters will choose between Stephanie Evans (Freedom Alliance); Harry Hayfield (Green); Gethin James (Reform UK); Amanda Jenner (Conservative); Elin Jones (Plaid); Dylan Lewis-Rowlands (Labour); and Cadan ap Tomos (Liberal Democrat).For the Montgomeryshire constituency where voters in Machynlleth and Llanidloes and surrounding villages will cast their ballots, candidates selected to stand are: Alison Alexander (Liberal Democrat); Kait Duerden (Labour); Gwyn Evans (Gwlad); Russell George (Conservative); Oliver Lewis (Reform UK); and Elwyn Vaughan (Plaid Cymru).In Carmarthen East and Dinefwr, a constituency that covers Llanybydder, Newcastle Emlyn and surrounding areas, selected to stand are: Monica French (Liberal Democrat); Havard Hughes (Conservative); Rob James (Labour); Adam Price (Plaid Cymru); and Karl Pollard (Reform UK).