1913 Cardiganshire County Council election explained

The ninth election for Cardiganshire County Council took place in March 1913. They were preceded by the 1910 election and followed by the 1919 election as no election took place in 1916 due to the First World War.

Overview of the result

As in previous elections, there was a Liberal majority.[1]

Candidates

As in previous elections, there were a large number of unopposed returns, including all four seats at Aberystwyth.[2] In all 31 members were returned without a contest.[3]

Two of the eight retiring aldermen stood as candidates, namely David Davies at Llanwnwen and William J. Lloyd (who was returned unopposed) at Nantcwnlle.

Outcome

Very few seats changed hands.[4]

Results

Ysbyty Ystwyth

Election of aldermen

All eight retiring aldermen were Liberals. At the statutory meeting, the vacancies were likewise all filled by Liberals.[5] Of those elected, J.T. Morgan had not faced an electoral contest for many years and was made chair of the council.

The following five retiring aldermen were re-elected:

In addition, the following three new aldermen were elected:

Two retiring aldermen were elected as councillors but were not re-elected as aldermen:

Only one retiring alderman was not re-elected having retired from county politics:

1913 by-elections following the election of aldermen

Two by-elections were held. John Davies, Feather Hotel, Aberaeron was returned unopposed for the seat vacated by J.M. Howell.[6] At Ysbyty Ystwyth, Morris Davies, agent to the Hafod estate, gained a seat for the Conservatives.[7]

Ysbyty Ystwyth by-election

Notes and References

  1. News: County Council Elections. Results of the Contests. 17 October 2014. Carmarthen Journal. 7 March 1913.
  2. News: Cardiganshire County Council. Triennial Election. . 28 March 2023 . Cambrian News . 7 March 1913 . 2.
  3. News: County Council Nominations. 17 October 2014. Carmarthen Journal. 7 March 1913. . Details of nominations are incomplete in this source.
  4. News: Cardiganshire County Council. Election Results.. 29 March 2023. Cambrian News. 14 March 1913. 2.
  5. News: Cardiganshire County Council. Statutory Meeting. . 30 March 2023 . Cambrian News . 21 March 1913 . 7.
  6. News: Y Cynghor Sirol. Etholiadau Achlysurol. 31 March 2023. Welsh Gazette. 17 April 1913. 3. Welsh.
  7. News: Ysbytty Ystwyth. 1 April 2023. Welsh Gazette. 10 April 1913. 6. Welsh.