The first election to the Carnarvonshire County Council was held on 25 January 1889.[1] It was followed by the 1892 election. The county was divided into numerous single member wards with two councillors elected to represent some of the urban areas.
Overview of the result[edit]
1889 was a landmark year in the history of Welsh Liberalism, a coming of age symbolized by the triumph across Wales of Liberal candidates in the inaugural county council elections. The outcome was very similar to that in Cardiganshire.
Unopposed Returns[edit]
There were some unopposed returns.
Contested Elections[edit]
There were a large number of contested elections and the majorities were small in most instances. In most cases there were contests between Liberal and Conservative candidates.
The New Council[edit]
The first meeting of the council was held in Caernarfon.
References[edit]
- ^ "Carnarvonshire. The Polling in the County". North Wales Chronicle. 26 January 1889. p. 8. Retrieved 4 May 2024.