What action is the Welsh Government taking to tackle family voting for Senedd and local government elections?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning | Answered on 11/09/2026
There is no evidence of family voting at Senedd or local government elections
The law and guidance on this matter are clear: voters have the right to cast their vote in secret, and no one should be alongside a voter unless they are assisting a voter with a disability. Any observer who has concerns about conduct in a polling station should raise them immediately with polling station staff, ensuring this is done without obstructing the conduct of the election.