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Plaid Cymru Leadership Elections
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Plaid Cymru leadership election may refer to: * 1981 Plaid Cymru presidential election * 1984 Plaid Cymru presidential election * 1991 Plaid Cymru presidential election * 2000 Plaid Cymru leadership election * 2003 Plaid Cymru leadership election * 2012 Plaid Cymru leadership election * 2018 Plaid Cymru leadership election The 2018 election for the leader of the Welsh political party Plaid Cymru began on 7 August. Voting closed at midnight on 27 September. Adam Price was declared the winner on 28 September, defeating the two other candidates. A prospective leader ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 Plaid Cymru Presidential Election
The 1981 Plaid Cymru presidential election was held following the resignation of Gwynfor Evans, who had led the party since 1945. The election followed both the defeat at the 1979 general election of Evans in Carmarthen and the defeat earlier that year of the ''Yes'' side in 1979 devolution referendum. The contest was between Caernarfon MP Dafydd Wigley and Meirionnydd Nant Conwy MP Dafydd Elis Thomas, both of whom had entered the House of Commons in February 1974 The following events occurred in February 1974: February 1, 1974 (Friday) *Joelma fire, A fire killed 177 people and injured 293 others in the 23-story Joelma Building at São Paulo in Brazil. Another 11 later died of their injuries. The bl .... The contest was won by Dafydd Wigley, who went on to serve until 1984. Notes References Plaid Cymru leadership elections 1981 elections in the United Kingdom 1981 in Wales 1980s elections in Wales Plaid Cymru presidential election {{Wales-election ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 Plaid Cymru Presidential Election
The 1984 Plaid Cymru presidential election was held following the resignation of Dafydd Wigley, who had led the party since 1981, on the grounds of his caring commitments linked to his children's health conditions. The contest was between Meirionnydd Nant Conwy MP Dafydd Elis Thomas and Gwynedd-based politician Dafydd Iwan. The contest was won by Dafydd Elis Thomas with the result being announced at Plaid Cymru's conference in Lampeter Lampeter (; cy, Llanbedr Pont Steffan (formal); ''Llambed'' ( colloquial)) is a town, community and electoral ward in Ceredigion, Wales, at the confluence of the Afon Dulas with the River Teifi. It is the third largest urban area in Ceredigion ... on Saturday 27 October 1984, Thomas went on to serve until he stood down in October 1991.McAllister, L, ''Plaid Cymru: The Emergence of a Political Party'', (2001), Seren Notes References {{Plaid Cymru Plaid Cymru leadership elections 1984 elections in the United Kingdom 1984 in Wale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 Plaid Cymru Presidential Election
The 1991 Plaid Cymru presidential election was held following the resignation of Dafydd Elis Thomas, who had led the party since 1984 after his announcement that he would stand down as an MP at the 1992 general election.McAllister, L, ''Plaid Cymru: The Emergence of a Political Party'', (2001), Seren On 18 September 1991 it was reported that Dafydd Wigley was to stand for the post of President of Plaid Cymru, nominations closed a week later on 24 September with Dayfydd Wigley being the only candidate. Wigley formally took over as leader at Plaid Cymru's conference which was held over the weekend of 26/27 October 1991. Wigley would go onto lead Plaid until his resignation in 2000 File:2000 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Protests against Bush v. Gore after the 2000 United States presidential election; Heads of state meet for the Millennium Summit; The International Space Station in its infant form as seen from S ... by which point the party had increased its number ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 Plaid Cymru Leadership Election
The 2000 Plaid Cymru leadership election was held following the resignation on health grounds of Dafydd Wigley. Wigley had led the party since 1991 and saw them make a surprise breakthrough in the 1999 Assembly elections winning 17 seats and almost a third of the popular vote. The role of leader, at this point, was combined with the role of Party President. Three candidates stood. MEP for Wales Jill Evans, Ynys Mon AM and MP Ieuan Wyn Jones and Llanelli AM Helen Mary Jones The contest was won by Ieuan Wyn Jones with 77.6% of the vote in the first round. The Independent, 3 August 2000 Results References {{Plaid Cymru |
2003 Plaid Cymru Leadership Election
The 2003 Plaid Cymru leadership election was held following the resignation of Ieuan Wyn Jones after a disappointing showing in the 2003 Assembly elections where the party fell from 17 to 12 seats. Ieuan Wyn Jones had led the party since 2000. Ieuan Wyn Jones initially resigned but then decided to contest the leadership election, he was challenged by Helen Mary Jones whom he had defeated three years previously, as well as Rhodri Glyn Thomas. Voting closed in 15 September, with the results announced at Cardiff's St David's Hall on September 18. The contest was narrowly won by Ieuan Wyn Jones in the final round with 2,603 votes, against Helen Mary Jones' 2,532. Candidates and Endorsements Ieuan Wyn Jones Supporters included: *Dafydd Elis Thomas, former Plaid Cymru President and AM for Meirionnydd Nant Conwy * Elfyn Llwyd, MP for Meirionnydd Nant Conwy Helen Mary Jones Supporters included: * Dafydd Wigley, former Plaid Cymru President * Hywel Williams, MP for Caernarfon * Dafy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Plaid Cymru Leadership Election
The 2012 Plaid leadership election was held following the resignation of Ieuan Wyn Jones following the 2011 National Assembly for Wales election, 2011 Assembly Elections. Following the election Jones originally stated that he would resign in the first half of the Assembly term. Nominations officially opened on 3 January 2012. The leadership was fought by former Agriculture Minister Elin Jones, former party leader Dafydd Elis-Thomas and backbencher Leanne Wood. Simon Thomas declared his intention to run, but later withdrew in favour of Elin Jones. The Guardian reported that 7,863 members were entitled to vote, which was an increase in membership of 23% over the preceding four-month period. Leanne Wood was declared leader on 15 March 2012,Plaid Cymru elect Leanne Wood as new leader BBC News, 15 March 2012 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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