Polling stations opened today, October 23, in Caerphilly for a Senedd by-election to choose a new Member of the Senedd. This by-election was triggered by the death of Labour's Hefin David in August. Eight candidates are competing in the election, which uses the first past the post system where the candidate with the most votes wins.
The Caerphilly Senedd constituency has historically been held by Labour and is also represented by the party in Westminster. A Labour loss in this by-election could have broader implications for the party across Wales. Pre-election projections suggest Reform UK is predicted to win, with Plaid Cymru coming second and Labour falling to a distant third.
Voters must be registered to vote and can cast their ballot at their designated polling station between 7 am and 10 pm. Those unable to vote in person due to medical or work reasons may be eligible for an emergency proxy vote. The votes are being counted overnight, with a result expected in the early hours of October 24.
The candidates running are Steve Aicheler for the Liberal Democrats, Anthony Cook for Gwlad, Ga... download the app to read more
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