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Post count statement – 2026 Senedd election

The verification and counting of votes for the Senedd election has now concluded and all 16 constituencies have declared their results. Turnout was 51.6% - higher than at all previous Senedd and Welsh Assembly elections. Our initial assessment is that the count ran smoothly and took place transparently in the presence of candidates and their agents and the media.

One week left to register to vote for Senedd election

With just one week left to register to vote in time for the Senedd election on 7 May, the Electoral Commission is urging voters to register before the deadline of 11.59pm on Monday 20 April.

No place for candidate intimidation or abuse at Senedd election

The Electoral Commission is calling for the Senedd election on 7 May to be free of abuse and for parties, campaigners and voters to take part in debate respectfully.

New guide explains Senedd election changes for Welsh voters

The Electoral Commission has published a booklet to support voters in Wales to understand the changes to the Senedd and its voting system. The Guide to the Senedd election contains information about how to register, how to vote by post or proxy, the new constituencies, how to complete the ballot paper and how the voting system works.

72% of young people in Wales want more democratic education in school

The Electoral Commission has today published research on young people’s attitudes to voting across Wales and the UK. The Young Voices on Democracy report found that just 14% of young people in Wales aged 11-25 were aware of the upcoming Senedd election on 7 May.

Thousands of missing voters encouraged to register ahead of Senedd election

The Electoral Commission has launched a campaign to encourage people to register to vote and ensure they can take part in the Senedd election on 7 May.

Voter ID - Guide to Elections for the May 2026 local elections

Download versions of our Guide to Elections booklet for the May 2026 local elections in England. There are versions available in accessible formats and community languages.

Automatic voter registration pilots add over 16,000 new voters to the register

The Electoral Commission has today published its evaluation report on Welsh Government pilots testing automatic voter registration in Wales.

17 December 2025

Automatic registration pilots evaluation

Read our evaluation on the automatic registration pilots in Wales

Voter ID resources for any election

Voters in England, Scotland and Wales are required to show photo ID to vote in some elections. Download our resources to help you provide voters with more information.

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