Selection of Welsh Liberal Democrat Senedd Candidates for Sir Gaerfyrddin
Dear Member,
Selecting Your Welsh Liberal Democrat Candidates for the Sir Gaerfyrddin Senedd Constituency
We’re pleased to let you know that the Welsh Liberal Democrats have begun selecting our candidates for all the Senedd election constituencies, including in our area of Sir Gaerfyrddin. This is a new constituency made up of the Llanelli and Caerfyrddin Westminster seats.
Next year’s Senedd election will be the first held under a new proportional voting system. Each constituency will elect six Members of the Senedd using a ranked list system and, as a member in this area, you have the opportunity to help shape our list by deciding the order in which our candidates appear.
This information has already been sent to all members who may be eligible to vote by email on Friday 20th June or by post. Please check your spam folders in case it was delivered there. If you've not received either the email or letter please contact the Returning Officer by emailing johnemiller132@yahoo.co.uk who can take steps to ensure you receive your ballot.
Meanwhile, below you'll find everything you need to take part in the selection.
Who Are the Candidates?
The following Approved Canddiate has put themselves forward for consideration:
With only one candidate on the short list local members must decide whether to place him first on the list or to re-open nominations and start the selection again.
To help you reach a decision you can download his manifesto by clicking on his name above and ask him questions at the hustings event (see below). He may also contact you directly during the campaign period.
Meet the Candidate – Hustings Event
You’re warmly invited to attend a hustings event where the candidate will speak and answer your questions. The hustings will form part of a summer tea social and policy debate over two and a half hours.
- Date & Time: 2:30pm - 5pm, Sunday 13th July.
- Location: Dryslwyn Fawr, Llanarthne, Carms, SA32 8JQ (Aka Monica's).
All members are welcome — whether you’ve been with us for years or have only just joined.
If you’d like to submit a question please send it to the Returning Officer, John Miller (johnemiller132@yahoo.co.uk), by at least 24 hours before the hustings.
Who Can Vote?
You’ll be eligible to vote in this selection if you live in the constituency and you were a member of the Liberal Democrats at any point between 2nd February and 2nd May this year, and remain a member on (or have rejoined by) 18th July.
If you need to renew your membership you can do so quickly and easily by visiting libdems.org.uk/renew.
Please let the Returning Officer know if you have moved and no-longer live within the constituency by emailing johnemiller132@yahoo.co.uk. You can also contact the Returning Officer if you need to check your membership status.
How Voting Works
Ballots will be sent out in the week following the hustings — either by email or by post. Most members will vote online, but if you'd prefer a paper ballot, you can ask for one (details below).
You’ll be asked to give your preference over whether to select Justin Griffiths first on the list or re-open nominations.
If your ballot hasn’t arrived by the end of July, please get in touch with John Miller at johnemiller132@yahoo.co.uk so we can help.
Prefer to Vote by Post?
If you'd rather vote by post, just let us know by Monday, 28th July. To request a postal ballot, please contact John Miller by emailing johnemiller132@yahoo.co.uk.
The Rules
The Selection process is strictly governed by Candidate Selection Rules of the Constitution of the Welsh Liberal Democrats.
Thank you for taking part in this important process. Your voice matters, and together we can select the best team to represent our values and priorities in the Senedd.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
With best wishes,
Julian Tandy
Chair, Selection Panel
Sir Gâr Senedd Constituency