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Plaid Cymru win Senedd Election 2026, but without a majority

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 09:45, Friday May 8th, 2026.
Last updated: 18:35, Monday May 11th, 2026

Voters across Wakes went to the polls yesterday to decide the direction of Wales for the next four years in the most consequential election since devolution began in 1999.

Plaid Cymru has won the most seats with 43, but they fall short of an overall majority of 49.

However, they will likely form the next Welsh Government if they can get the support of other parties.

Reporting by Richard Gurner, Rhys Williams, and Nicholas Thomas.

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