Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Senedd elections

You can start campaigning at any time. You do not have to wait until you are validly nominated to declare that you will run for election, ask people to support you or publish campaign material.

Election spending limits apply from 7 January and end on polling day, 7 May 2026.

For more information on election spending please see our guidance on spending and donations for individual candidates, and for party list candidates.