Senedd Election 2026

Wales will be divided into 16 new constituencies for the Senedd election on 7 May 2026. Each of the new constituencies will have six Members, making a total of 96 Members elected to the Senedd.

You can find your new constituency on the Senedd Cymru website by typing your postcode into the map.

Anyone aged 16 or over on 7 May 2026 who live in Wales, are eligible to vote in the upcoming Senedd election. Here are five key facts about the Senedd:

1. Wales has its own parliament – the Senedd. The Senedd passes laws about all sorts of things which affect your daily life in Wales.
2. Things like hospitals and GPs, housing, schools and education, road and rail transport, farming, culture, the environment and the Welsh language are all decided by the Senedd.
3. On 7 May 2026 residents in Wales will have one vote to choose the party or independent candidate they want to represent their area in the Senedd.
4. The Members of the Senedd which are elected in May 2026 have the power to make decisions that impact everyone in Wales.
5. It’s a great time to get involved. Make sure you’re registered to vote by 20 April 2026. You can register to vote on the Government's website.