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MNN Global · May 7, 2026 · 1 min read

1,300 voters miss ballot papers before Senedd election due to printing error

What happened: Cardiff council has revealed that around 1,300 people did not receive postal vote packs because some were not printed, after initially blaming Royal Mail.

Why it matters:

  • Affected voters may be unable to participate in the upcoming Senedd election by post.
  • The error raises concerns about election administration and voter access in Cardiff.

MNN Take: The failure to print some ballot packs has directly impacted voters relying on postal ballots, highlighting the importance of robust election logistics.

Sources: BBC Politics