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Jacob Morris and Maria Cassidy from BBC News reported that Adam Price, former leader of Plaid Cymru, is facing challenges in being re-elected in the upcoming Senedd election. The party is expected to put forward Cefin Campbell and Nerys Evans as the top two candidates for the new seat, with Price coming in third according to sources. Plaid Cymru’s rules prioritize gender equality, necessitating a woman to be the second name on each regional list.
The party anticipates winning two out of the six Sir Gaerfyrddin seats but will face tough competition from Reform and Labour in the May 2026 election. Despite expressing gratitude towards the supporting members, Price acknowledged Cefin Campbell for topping the list and congratulated him. Plaid’s selection process is rigorous, favoring gender balance and not giving current MSs any preferential treatment.
Adam Price, who led Plaid Cymru from 2018 to 2023, had pledged to hold a referendum on Welsh independence within five years if the party won power. However, following the 2021 election where Plaid finished third, Price signed a cooperation agreement with the Labour government. The party faced internal turmoil in 2022, leading to Price stepping down as the leader in 2023. The election map of Wales now has 16 seats, electing six MSs through a party list voting system.
Analysis by BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis highlights the challenges faced by Price and Plaid Cymru in the upcoming election. Although not impossible to secure three seats in Sir Gaerfyrddin, Price and economy spokesman Luke Fletcher might be at risk due to Plaid’s selection process. The party’s goal now is to work collaboratively to achieve their best-ever result in the next Senedd elections in Sir Gar
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