1904 Cardiganshire County Council election
The sixth election for Cardiganshire County Council took place in March 1904. They were preceded by the 1901 election and followed by the 1907 election
Overview of the result
The election was dominated by the controversy over the Education Act and the funding of church schools. In some quarters, candidates were described as 'Progressive' or 'Sectarian' rather than on party lines. However, as in previous elections, there was a large Liberal majority, which was assured once the unopposed returns had been confirmed.Unopposed Returns
There were a large number of unopposed returns.Gains and Losses
A few seats were lost by Liberals.Contested Elections
contested elections were mostly won by Liberals.Retiring Aldermen
Eight aldermen retired, all of whom were Liberals apart from Sir Marteine Lloyd. Peter Jones, J.M. Howell, Walter T. Davies and the Rev T. Mason Jones stood in the election but were not re-elected aldermen. Sir Marteine Lloyd, Evan Richards and Rev John Williams were re-elected without facing the electorate. John Powell stood down.The New Council
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Results
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J.M. Howell, whose term as alderman had come to an end, was elected unopposed for a seat that was previously held by a Conservative.Felinfach
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Dr Evan Evans, sitting member for Felinfach, switched to Nantcwnlle, allowing retiring alderman Walter Thomas Davies to contest Felinfach.Troedyraur
Election of Aldermen
Once again a number of aldermen who had not faced the electorate were elected. Evan Richards was elected aldermen for a third term and Sir Marteine Lloyd and the Rev John Williams for a second term. The other five aldermen were new appointments, including Thomas Morris who had not contested the election. Peter Jones and J.M. Howell were two prominent figures who were re-elected as councillors but not as aldermen.The following were elected:
- Sir Marteine Lloyd, Conservative.
- Edward Evans, Liberal
- Vaughan Davies, M.P.,
- Thomas Morris.
- Lima Jones
- Evan Richards,
- Rev. John Williams
- Dr. Jenkyn Lewis.