How did you vote and why today

I did vote in the last general election and faced the consequences of my vote. That wasn't much fun.

I’m with FGT2 as well. My mum would be so angry if one of her descendants didn’t exercise our right to vote - I’ve drummed the same message into my children too.

Mine was a postal vote and I voted for the lot in power because they have been spending money wisely, and I think have done a good job. Unfortunately I think Reform may sail through.

I voted for the best candidate.

I have just been watching candidates who cannot even speak English. OMG. 😱

I voted tactically as well.

MawsRosie

I voted the way I always do.
Secretly.

Obviously some will choose to keep that to themselves.

First sentence in the OP.

MayBee70

No voting in my constituency. But if I had needed to vote I would have voted Labour. I still support this government but, if they decide to overthrow the PM I shall be leaving the party. Someone, somewhere wants a Reform government. It isn’t for the good of this country or the people in it but they are going to benefit from it in some ( financial) way.

Yes, but what has all you say got to do with LOCAL elections, where the issues should be roads and schools. etc

This is why I was so angry today, because central government politcs has completely hijacked the LOCAL elections this year.

Yes, but what has all you say got to do with LOCAL elections, where the issues should be roads and schools. etc

No voting here.

I sometimes vote for Independents.
Not sure what I would have done this time.

Fortunately, our Local Elected Officers, it seems to make not one jot of difference who is running things.
So would have felt I had a free run at who to vote for. If you see what I mean.

Casdon

For us in Wales it is as important as a general election today, and the first time we have a full PR system. I voted tactically, as because of the way the new system works a few votes could make all the difference.

The new Senedd will cost taxpayers far more as the number of members increases this time by 60%.
A newly-expanded Senedd will need a budget increase of almost £19m next year, according to the body responsible for the institution's day-to-day running.
BBC News

Where is this extra money sourced?
The Senedd members voted for this themselves (of course they did).
Why was there not a referendum or at least extensive consultation?
Are these new 36 members really needed?

Even if you vote for a neighbour you like and think will do a good job they will still be constrained to vote along party lines.

It was the hardest vote ever for me today, tempted to spoil the voting slip. Knew who I didn't want 100 percent and am dreading seeing the results tomorrow because if it is how I think, we are finished.

Allira

Casdon

For us in Wales it is as important as a general election today, and the first time we have a full PR system. I voted tactically, as because of the way the new system works a few votes could make all the difference.

The new Senedd will cost taxpayers far more as the number of members increases this time by 60%.
A newly-expanded Senedd will need a budget increase of almost £19m next year, according to the body responsible for the institution's day-to-day running.
BBC News

Where is this extra money sourced?
The Senedd members voted for this themselves (of course they did).
Why was there not a referendum or at least extensive consultation?
Are these new 36 members really needed?

I’m not sure why you’re asking me Allira? Parts of it have been extensively consulted on though, I can remember submitting comments regarding the new constituency make-up, which I disagreed with, as I do with the full PR system we now have. None of my gripes would prevent me voting though.

MissAdventure

I can barely walk with a frame currently.
The holes in the paths and roads here are so bad, it would take a herculean effort to go and vote.

Voting by post is easy and straightforward.

I voted tactically to keep Reform out.

There wasn’t any elections in my part of the country

Casdon

Allira

Casdon

For us in Wales it is as important as a general election today, and the first time we have a full PR system. I voted tactically, as because of the way the new system works a few votes could make all the difference.

The new Senedd will cost taxpayers far more as the number of members increases this time by 60%.
A newly-expanded Senedd will need a budget increase of almost £19m next year, according to the body responsible for the institution's day-to-day running.
BBC News

Where is this extra money sourced?
The Senedd members voted for this themselves (of course they did).
Why was there not a referendum or at least extensive consultation?
Are these new 36 members really needed?

I’m not sure why you’re asking me Allira? Parts of it have been extensively consulted on though, I can remember submitting comments regarding the new constituency make-up, which I disagreed with, as I do with the full PR system we now have. None of my gripes would prevent me voting though.

It was a rhetorical question.

A complete and Potter waste of money when services in Wales are under-performing.

Not sure who Potter is (a new MS?)

utter

Im just resding how easy it is to vote on the "that was a farce" thread.

Locally you have to apply for a postal vote well before a month before an election. But once you are on the list...