The Welsh Liberal Democrats leadership election took place during the autumn of 2017 and was won by Jane Dodds, who defeated Ceredigion Councillor Elizabeth Evans in a closely fought contest.
Background Following the 2017 general election, the party's leader and only MP Mark Williams lost his Ceredigion seat by 104 votes. Following his loss he resigned from his position.
His predecessor as leader, Kirsty Williams, took over as interim leader, but announced she wouldn't be a candidate in the forthcoming leadership election.
Candidates CandidateBornElectoral historyEndorsementsJane DoddsContested Montgomeryshire in the 2015 and 2017 general elections and Montgomeryshire in the 2016 National Assembly for Wales election. Richmond upon Thames Councillor for North Richmond 2006 to 2010.Jenny Randerson, Baroness Randerson,Joan Walmsley, Baroness Walmsley, Martin Thomas, Baron Thomas of GresfordElizabeth EvansCeredigion Councillor for Aberaeron since 2008. Peter Black, Mark Williams
Results On Jane Dodds was declared the winner with 56.5% of the vote on 3 November 2017. Candidate Votes %Turnout: 35.2% Jane Dodds 587 56.5 Elizabeth Evans 519 43.5Total 1,106
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