Party Committee Elections
Welcome to our internal elections hub! This is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about taking part in our party’s internal democratic process—whether you are considering standing for election, supporting a candidate, or casting your vote.
Who has already been elected?
The following will take office on 1st January 2026 for a term lasting three years
Contested Election
Following a vote of members the following have been elected:
Representative to the Federal Conference Committee: Chloe Hutchinson
- Representative to the Federal International Relations Committee: Gabriela Ferguson
Thank you to Matthew Palmer and William Denston Powell who also stood in these elections, and to all members who voted.
Elected Unopposed
We are pleased to confirm that the following members have been successfully nominated and elected unopposed:
- President: Tim Sly
- Deputy President: Sam Bennett
- Executive Officer for Campaigns and Communications: Richard Marbrow
- Executive Officer for Policy Development: Brendan Roberts
- Board (Ordinary Members): Anthony Foligno, Monica French, Pete Roberts, Paula Yates, Mark Williams
- Campaigns and Communications Committee (Ordinary Members): Pete Roberts, Nathan Tarr
- Policy Development Committee (Ordinary Members): Steve Aicheler, George Reid, Nathan Tarr, Richard Winfield
- Conference Committee: (Chair): Claire Waller; (Ordinary Members): Jon Burree, Pete Roberts
- Constitutional Affairs Committee (Ordinary Member): Jon Burree
- Welsh Candidates Sub-Committee (Ordinary Members): Sarah Harris, Jim Hehir, John Miller
- Representatives to the Federal Council: Jon Burree, Claire Waller, Anne Williams
- Representative to the Federal Policy Committee: Alec Dauncey
Which roles will reopen for application?
Applications for these roles will re-open in 2026
Party Officers
Party Officers lead specific functions within the party and serve on various committees.
Current vacancies:
- Executive Officer for Membership Development (1 vacancy)
- Treasurer (Chief Fundraiser) (1 vacancy)
Welsh Party Committee Members
Ordinary Committee Members are elected by members to represent them on party committees. The Local Government Representative on the Policy Development Committee is elected by our elected councillors.
Current Vacancies:
- Ordinary Members of the Campaigns & Communications Committee (3 vacancies)
- Ordinary Member of the Policy Development Committee (1 vacancy)
- Representative from Local Government on Policy Development Committee (1 vacancy)
- Ordinary Members of the Membership Development Committee (5 vacancies)
- Ordinary Members of the Finance & Resources Committee (3 vacancies)
- Ordinary Members of Conference Committee (2 vacancies)
- Ordinary Members of the Constitutional Affairs Committee (2 vacancies)
- An Assessment Officer for the Welsh Candidates Sub Committee (1 vacancy)
- A Selections Officer for the Welsh Candidates Sub Committee (1 vacancy)
- A Candidates Officer for the Welsh Candidates Sub Committee (1 vacancy)
Representatives to Federal Party Committees
To ensure Wales is represented in the Federal Party's decision-making, we have representatives on various Federal Party Committees.
Current Vacancies:
- Representative to the Federal People Development Committee (1 vacancy)
Members of Party Appeals Panels
The Appeals Panels of both the Welsh and Federal Parties handle internal disputes not covered by the party's independent complaints process.
Current Vacancies:
- Member of the Welsh Appeals Panel (8 vacancies)