1904 Carmarthenshire County Council election


The sixth election to the Carmarthenshire County Council was held in March 1904. It was preceded by the 1901 election and followed by the 1907 election.

Overview of the Result

The Liberals retained a strong majority. With a few exceptions, members were returned unopposed. Education was the key issue and the election caused more controversy, with several sitting members changing their political allegiances.

Boundary Changes

There were no boundary changes.

Unopposed Returns

Contested Elections

There were only a small number of contested elections and the majorities were small in most instances.

Retiring Aldermen

The aldermen who retired at the election were
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Ward Results

In view of the controversy over education candidates stood as Unionists rather than Conservatives. However, the label Unionist has been used only for those former Liberals who stood under this banner.

Abergwili

Bettws

Caio

Carmarthen Eastern Ward (Lower Division)

Carmarthen Eastern Ward (Upper Division)

Carmarthen Western Ward (Lower Division)

Carmarthen Western Ward (Upper Division)

Cenarth

Cilycwm

Conwil

Kidwelly

Laugharne

Llanarthney

Llanboidy

David Thomas had been elected as a Conservative in 1901.

Llandebie

Llandilo Rural

William Jones had been elected as an Independent at previous elections.

Llandilo Urban

Gwynne Hughes had previously sat as a Liberal.

Llandovery

Llanedy

Llanegwad

Gwynne Hughes had previously sat as a Liberal and failed to defend the seat as an Unionist.

Llanelly Division.1

Llanelly Division 2

Llanelly Division 3

Llanelly Division 4

Llanelly Division 5

Llanelly Division 6

Llanelly Division 7

Llanelly Division 8

Llanelly Rural, Berwick

Llanelly Rural, Hengoed

Llanelly Rural, Westfa and Glyn

Llanfihangel Aberbythick

Llanfihangel-ar-Arth

Llangadock

Llangeler

Llangendeirne

Llangennech

Llangunnor

Llanon

Llansawel

Llanstephan

Llanybyther

Williams was one of two Liberal candidates in 1901 when both polled the same number of votes and Williams lost on the toss of a coin.

Mothvey

Pembrey North

Pembrey South

this ward was not recorded in the local press.

Quarter Bach

Rhydcymmerai

St Clears

Dr Thomas had sat as a Conservative but was said to have fought this election as a 'radical'.

St Ishmael

Trelech

Whitland

Election of Aldermen

In addition to the 51 councillors the council consisted of 17 county aldermen. Aldermen were elected by the council, and served a six-year term. Following the elections the following nine aldermen were elected.
All the elected aldermen were supported by the majority of members.