Printing error sees North Wales regional candidate left off Senedd ballot papers in Gwynedd and Anglesey

A printing error has seen a North Wales regional candidate for the Senedd left off the ballot paper in two counties.

It means voters in constituencies in Gwynedd and Ynys Môn will not see the option to put a cross next to the name of independent candidate Michelle Brown when they go to the polls today.

Returning officers said people are now being advised of the error as they attend their local polling stations, and are still being given the opportunity to vote for the candidate of their choice from the full list of nominated parties and candidates.

In a joint statement, the regional returning officer for North Wales (Colin Everett), returning officer for Gwynedd (Dilwyn Williams) and returning officer for Ynys Mon (Annwen Morgan) said: “The correct ballot papers are being issued across the other parts of the North Wales region.

“We are working closely with the Electoral Commission, which is providing us with advice and guidance on how we can support voters in casting their vote.”