Donna Cushing (born 1966 or 1967) is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician serving as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Sir Fynwy Torfaen since 2026.[2]
Donna Cushing | |
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 Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Member of the Senedd | |
| Assumed office 8 May 2026 | |
| Constituency | Sir Fynwy Torfaen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 or 1967 (age 58–59)[1] |
| Party | Plaid Cymru |
Biography
editCushing comes from a family of miners in the Rhymney Valley.[3] Her mother was a cousin of Aneurin Bevan.[4] Donna Cushing was candidate for Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner in 2021 and 2024.[5] She represented Hengoed ward on Caerphilly County Borough Council, being elected in 2017 and 2022.[6]
Political career
editIn the 2026 Senedd election, Cushing was elected as a MS for the Sir Fynwy Torfaen constituency.[7][8]
References
edit- ↑ "Young people vote for their voice on Caerphilly council". BBC News. 17 November 2017.
- ↑ "Welsh Parliament election results 2026". BBC News. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ↑ Mosalski, Ruth (2021-04-14). "The Police and Crime Commissioner candidates in Gwent". Wales Online. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "Sir Fynwy Torfaen candidates - Senedd 2026". Sir Fynwy Torfaen - Party of Wales. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Williams, Rhys (2024-04-15). "Gwent police and crime commissioner election: Who are the candidates?". Caerphilly Observer. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Mosalski, Ruth (2024-04-09). "The police and crime commissioner candidates for Gwent". Wales Online. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "Plaid Cymru announces candidates for new Senedd constituency". Free Press Series. 2025-11-03. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "Sir Fynwy Torfaen - Welsh Parliament constituency". BBC News. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
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