Wales is voting on 7 May.

Get ready for the election and understand what it means for you, your community, and for Wales.

From registering to vote, to what happens on polling day, our Election Explained articles outline everything you need to know.

 

Got a specific question about the election? Go to our FAQs.

What is a Senedd election?

What happens at a Senedd election?
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What’s the difference between the Welsh Government and the Senedd?

What are the new Senedd constituencies for the 2026 election?

What you need to know about the new voting system for the Senedd election 2026
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Senedd election 2026: What is the D’Hondt formula and how does it work?
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Senedd election 2026: What will my vote look like?
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Countdown to the 2026 Senedd Election: Five things you need to know
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Senedd or Westminster: Who’s in charge of what?

What do Members of the Senedd do?

Senedd Election 2026: What’s different and why is it important?

How will the new voting system work at the next Senedd election?
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How were people in Wales asked about the upcoming changes to the Senedd?

Your Senedd is changing: What do you need to know?