State or region
First Minister
How it's filled
- In plain words
- Elected by the Welsh Parliament
- Exact method
- Nominated by the Senedd within 28 days of an election and appointed by the King on the Presiding Officer's recommendation (Government of Wales Act 2006 s.46). Nominated 12 May 2026 (44 votes to 34, 7 abstentions) and sworn in the same day.
- Chosen by
- Welsh Parliament
- Seats
- 1
Who holds it now
- Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid since May 2026 Report Source: gov.wales, checked (+2 more)
Sources
- business.senedd.wales · checked Senedd Cymru Mod.gov web service GetCouncillorsByWard, read 2026-10-12: current 96 Members of the Senedd by constituency, party, group, start date. For: First Minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth, current term
- gov.wales · checked Welsh Government, Rhun ap Iorwerth MS profile, read 2026-10-12: "On 12 May 2026 Rhun ap Iorwerth was appointed First Minister of Wales." For: Rhun ap Iorwerth, current term
- gov.wales · checked Welsh Government news, Rhun ap Iorwerth elected First Minister, 12 May 2026, read 2026-10-12. For: Rhun ap Iorwerth, current term
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