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Votes Being Counted in Caerphilly by-Election After Polls Close
The by-election follows the sudden death of Labour's Hefin David and could impact the Welsh government's majority, with eight candidates contesting under first past the post.
- On October 23, voters in Caerphilly are choosing a new Senedd member with polling stations open from 07:00 until 22:00 BST and votes counted overnight for a result early on October 24.
- The by-election was called after the sudden death of Labour Senedd Member Hefin David and will fill the vacancy only until May 2026 when a Wales-wide election resets the expanded Parliament.
- With eight candidates on the ballot, including Green Party candidate Gareth Hughes, a long-time Caerphilly resident and journalist, one poll projects Reform UK first, Plaid second and Labour third.
- Mark Drakeford has urged supporters to turn out to defend his party's majority, warning a Labour loss could change the Welsh government's position; voters in Caerphilly may apply for an emergency proxy and should check their polling card or contact their local council.
- Electoral rules allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote and require no ID at polling stations, while this by-election uses current boundaries and the first past the post system.
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Votes being counted in Caerphilly by-election after polls close
The by-election was called following the death of Hefin David.
·Kent, United Kingdom
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