1934 Cardiganshire County Council election


The fifteenth election to Cardiganshire County Council took place in March 1934. It was preceded by the 1931 election and followed by the 1937 election.

Candidates

34 of the 50 councillors were returned unopposed and the Rev T. Mason Jones, now aged 75 who had served as chairman of the Council in 1899-1900 was returned unopposed at Devils Bridge. This resulted in fifteen contests, the same number as three years previously Political affiliations did not feature in the election.

Retiring aldermen

Eight aldermen retired, of whom only D. Rees Morgan contested the election. The sitting councillor, Edward James, stood down in his favour.

Contested elections

Following the fifteen contests, eleven new members were elected and four siting members defeated, including the Rev E.O. Jenkins who lost at Llandysul to retiring alderman Josiah Jones. Seats were not fought on political lines.

Outcome

Very little change took place as a result of an election in which only one sitting member lost his seat.

Results

Aberystwyth Division 5

Cwmrheidol

Llandygwydd

Llangeitho

Lledrod

Tregaron

Election of Aldermen

In addition to the 50 councillors the council consisted of 16 county aldermen. Aldermen were elected by the council, and served a six-year term. Following the 1934 election, there were eight Aldermanic vacancies which were filled at the annual meeting.
The following retiring aldermen were re-elected:
  • John Evans, Aberystwyth
  • Simon Davies, Felinfach
  • Richard Evans, Llangoedmor
  • Jenkin E. Evans, Talybont
In addition, the following four new aldermen were elected:
  • Rev E.J. Davies, Aberbanc
  • D. Rees Morgan
  • M. Lloyd Williams, Ysbyty Ystwyth
  • Dr D.M. Davies, Aberaeron
The following retiring aldermen had been re-elected as members of the council but were not re-elected as aldermen:
  • D.L. Herbert, Llangeitho
  • Josiah T. Jones, Llandysul

By-elections

Four by-elections were held following the election of aldermen. Two new members were elected after contests at Aberaeron and at Ysbyty Ystwyth. At Bow Street, Edward James was returned unopposed in place of D. Rees Morgan. A four cornered contest at Aberbanc led to the election of B.J. Davies, a farmer and member of Newcastle Emlyn Rural District Council, was elected.