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Poll Reveals Welsh Voters Uninformed Ahead of Elections

3/4/2026

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A February poll by Cardiff University and YouGov shows 58% of Welsh voters do not know the new voting system for the May Senedd elections.
The survey finds one-third of voters are unaware that health and education are devolved.
Forty-six percent rely on UK-wide media, which often misrepresents Welsh issues.
The elections may see significant shifts, with Plaid Cymru and Reform potentially surpassing Labour.

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Story summary

A February poll by Cardiff University and YouGov shows 58% of Welsh voters do not know the new voting system for the May Senedd elections.
The survey finds one-third of voters are unaware that health and education are devolved.
Forty-six percent rely on UK-wide media, which often misrepresents Welsh issues.
The elections may see significant shifts, with Plaid Cymru and Reform potentially surpassing Labour.