1907 Cardiganshire County Council election explained

The seventh election for Cardiganshire County Council took place in March 1907. They were preceded by the 1904 election and followed by the 1910 election

Overview of the Result

As in previous elections, there was a Liberal majority, with 36 of the elected members being Liberals and 12 Conservatives.[1]

Unopposed Returns

There were a large number of unopposed returns.[2]

Gains and Losses

The Liberals gained two seats, one at Aberystwyth where Captain Thomas Doughton regained the seat in No.1 Ward which he had previously held between and the other at Llanllwchaiarn where sitting alderman Rev William Griffiths ousted the siting councillor Evan Lewis by four votes. In turn, however, they lost three seats. At Llanrhystud the previous Conservative member regained the seat he lost three years before while two major landowners won significant victories. The Lord Lieutenant, Herbert Davies-Evans won at Llanddewi Brefi while J.C. Harford of Falcondale narrowly captured Llanwnen.

Contested Elections

contested elections were mostly won by Liberals.[3]

Retiring Aldermen

Eight aldermen retired, all of whom were Liberals apart from Sir Marteine Lloyd. Peter Jones, J.M. Howell, Walter T. Davies and the Rev T. Mason Jones stood in the election but were not re-elected aldermen. Sir Marteine Lloyd, Evan Richards and Rev John Williams were re-elected without facing the electorate. John Powell stood down.

The New Council

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Results

Aberystwyth Division 4

Fossett Roberts retained the seat he won at a by-election in 1905, in a contest dominated by accusations about nonconformist ministers' involvement.

Llanrhystyd

The result reversed the outcome four years previously.

Ysbyty Ystwyth

Election of Aldermen

Five aldermen who had not faced the election were re-appointed, together with David Evans, who had lost by two votes at Llanwnen to J.C. Harford, another retiring alderman.[4]

1907 by-election following the election of aldermen

Nantcwnlle by-election

Following the election of W. Jenkin Lloyd as alderman, a Liberal candidate retained the seat.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Cardiganshire County Council Elections (editorial). 3 October 2014. Welsh Gazette. 7 March 1907.
  2. News: Cardigan County Council Nominations. 14 October 2014. Welsh Gazette. 28 February 1907.
  3. News: Cardiganshire County Council Elections.. 2 October 2014. Cambrian News. 8 March 1907.
  4. News: Cardiganshire County Council. First Meeting of the New Council. 3 October 2014. Cambrian News. 15 March 1907.
  5. News: County Council Election. 17 October 2014. Aberystwyth Observer. 18 April 1907.