After a period of bitter Liberal infighting in Cardiganshire politics in the early 1920s, a far less dramatic era ensued and in 1928 only ten seats were contested, the same number as three years earlier.[1] This resulted in 40 members were returned without a contest.
Retiring aldermen
Eight aldermen retired, but only Meredith Gwarnant Williams (Llanwenog) stood as a candidate in the election.
Gains and losses
Very few seats changed hands.
Contested elections
Only ten seats were contested and these were not largely fought on political lines.[2]
Outcome
Very little change took place as a result of an election in which only one sitting member lost his seat.
Eight aldermen were elected, including the long-serving member, C.M. Williams, who had not faced the electorate for many years and two other retiring aldermen, Josiah T. Jones and Richard Evans who had last fought an election six years previously. Four new aldermen elected at the recent election were elevated while Dr John James had filled a vacancy following the death of J.T. Morgan some years previously.[3] The only retiring alderman who had sought election (Meredith Gwarnant Williams) was not among those appointed for the next six years.
John Evans, Aberystwyth
C. M. Williams, Aberystwyth
Dr J. James, Borth
D.L. Herbert, Llangeitho
Simon Davies, Felinfach
Dr Evan Evans, Lampeter
Josiah T. Jones, Llandyssul
Richard Evans, Llangoedmor
By-elections
Five by-elections were held following the election of aldermen. At Tregaron, Mary Lloyd became the first woman elected to Cardiganshire County Council when she was returned unopposed.[4] Dr Evan Jones, who had unsuccessfully stood against Meredith Gwarnant Williams at Llanwenog, was returned unopposed at the by-election.[5] Three wards were contested but no party allegiances were declared.[6]
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