Plaid Cymru unveil top Sir Gâr Team ahead of 2026 election

Plaid Cymru has confirmed its team of candidates for the new Sir Gaerfyrddin Senedd constituency ahead of the 2026 election.

The party is aiming to return a strong group of Senedd Members to represent Sir Gâr following a major opinion poll that puts Plaid Cymru on course to become the largest party in the Senedd – ahead of Reform, Labour, and the Conservatives.

The top four candidates selected are:

• Cefin Campbell, current Senedd Member for Mid and West Wales, spokesperson for education and champion for rural communities

• Nerys Evans, experienced policymaker and former member for Mid and West Wales

• Adam Price, former leader of Plaid Cymru and current Senedd Member for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

• Mari Arthur, social entrepreneur and sustainability campaigner 

The team are pledging to deliver the real change that people across Sir Gâr are crying out for.

Cefin Campbell, the current Senedd Member for the region, said:

“It’s an honour to once again stand for an area that means so much to me. I’ve spent my career fighting for fairer funding, stronger rural services, a stronger education system that leaves no one behind, and opportunities for our young people to thrive closer to home.

This election is Wales’s opportunity to do something different – and better. A Plaid Cymru government would stand up to Westminster and deliver on the priorities that matter to people here and across our nation: health, wealth, and a fairer future for all.”

Nerys Evans, a seasoned political campaigner and former assembly member, added:

“People are telling us they want change. Many are disillusioned with Labour and are looking for a new home. 

“Plaid Cymru is the only credible pro-Wales option that will stand up to Reform and I’m proud to be part of a team that will take that message to every doorstep in Sir Gar – my home.

Adam Price, current Senedd member for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr, said:

“I would like to thank the members that showed me support during this process and congratulate Cefin on topping the list. 

“The task now is for our team of candidates to work together and ensure our best ever result in Sir Gar at the next Senedd elections.” 

Mari Arthur, Sir Gaerfyrddin social entrepreneur and sustainability campaigner.

“I’m passionate about building a greener, fairer Wales and I’m proud to stand with this team of experienced and committed candidates to offer people real hope, real solutions, and a real alternative to the stale politics of the past.”