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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] |
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] |
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