Donna Cushing

Donna Cushing
Official portrait, 2026
Member of the Senedd
Assumed office
8 May 2026
ConstituencySir Fynwy Torfaen
Personal details
Born1966 or 1967 (age 58–59)[1]
PartyPlaid Cymru

Donna Cushing is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician serving as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Sir Fynwy Torfaen since 2026.[2]

Biography

Cushing 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 represents Hengoed ward on Caerphilly County Borough Council, elected in 2017 and 2022.[6]

Political career

In the 2026 Senedd election, Cushing was elected as a MS for the Sir Fynwy Torfaen constituency.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ "Young people vote for their voice on Caerphilly council". BBC News. 17 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Welsh Parliament election results 2026". BBC News. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  3. ^ Mosalski, Ruth (2021-04-14). "The Police and Crime Commissioner candidates in Gwent". Wales Online. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  4. ^ "Sir Fynwy Torfaen candidates - Senedd 2026". Sir Fynwy Torfaen - Party of Wales. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  5. ^ Williams, Rhys (2024-04-15). "Gwent police and crime commissioner election: Who are the candidates?". Caerphilly Observer. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  6. ^ Mosalski, Ruth (2024-04-09). "The police and crime commissioner candidates for Gwent". Wales Online. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  7. ^ "Plaid Cymru announces candidates for new Senedd constituency". Free Press Series. 2025-11-03. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  8. ^ "Sir Fynwy Torfaen - Welsh Parliament constituency". BBC News. Retrieved 2026-05-09.