Sam Bennett
Sam Bennett is the 1st place candidate for the Liberal Democrats in Gŵyr Abertawe in the Senedd Cymru elections.
Sam Bennett's policies
Statement to voters
Cllr Sam Bennett has represented the Waterfront ward on Swansea Council since 2022, where he was elected with over 60% of the vote.
With a background in marketing at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Swansea University, Sam is passionate about education and widening participation. He has also been active in the campaign for justice over the cladding scandal affecting flats and high-rise blocks.
This statement was last updated on Sept. 23, 2025.
This statement was added by Sam Bennett, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.
Sam Bennett online
- sam_bennett_libdem
- The party's candidate page for this person
- https://www.libdems.wales/gwyr-abertawe
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| Date | Election | Party | Results | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gŵyr Abertawe: Senedd Cymru elections | Liberal Democrats | (Results due after 07 May 2026) | Position not available |
| 2024 | South Wales Police: Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales | Liberal Democrats | 17,908 votes (not elected) | 4th / 4 candidates |
| 2022 | Waterfront: Swansea local election | Liberal Democrats | 590 votes (elected) | 1st / 3 candidates |
| 2021 | South Wales West: Senedd Cymru elections (Regions) | Liberal Democrats | Not elected (vote count not available) | Position not available |
| 2021 | Castle: Swansea local by-election | Liberal Democrats | 694 votes (not elected) | 2nd / 9 candidates |
| 2021 | Swansea East: Senedd Cymru elections (Constituencies) | Liberal Democrats | 1,055 votes (not elected) | 4th / 7 candidates |
| 2020 | Castle: Swansea local by-election | Liberal Democrats | (election cancelled) | Position not available |
| 2019 | Gower: UK Parliamentary general election | Liberal Democrats | 2,236 votes (not elected) | 4th / 5 candidates |
| 2019 | Wales: European Parliament (UK) elections | Liberal Democrats | 113,885 votes (not elected) | 6th / 32 candidates |
| 2017 | St Mary: Powys County Council local election | Liberal Democrats | Not elected (vote count not available) | Position not available |
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