The 2003 National Assembly for Wales election was the second general election to the National Assembly for Wales. It was held on 1 May 2003. The election was characterised by a resurgence for the Labour Party, whilst Plaid Cymru saw a reduction in support and the number of Assembly Members they returned. Having won thirty seats, one short of a majority, Labour chose to govern in minority without a coalition partner.

This election also saw the returning of John Marek as an independent member of the Assembly. Of the 60 members elected, 30 were male and 30 were female.

2003 National Assembly for Wales election

It was held on the same day as the 2003 Scottish Parliament election and 2003 United Kingdom local elections.

2003 National Assembly for Wales election

Party leaders in 2003

Welsh Labour - Rhodri Morgan

Plaid Cymru - Ieuan Wyn Jones

Welsh Conservatives - Nicholas Bourne

Welsh Liberal Democrats - Michael James German

UK Independence Party (UKIP) - Roger Knapman

National vote

Overall turnout - 38.2%

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2003 National Assembly for Wales election

Votes summary

Constituency and Regional Summary

Mid and West Wales

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South Wales East

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South Wales West

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See also

2003 Scottish Parliament election

2003 United Kingdom local elections

References

External links

Welsh Assembly Elections 2003

2003

2003 elections in the United Kingdom

Senedd

2003 in Wales

2000s elections in Wales