Sara Crowley

Sara Crowley
Official portrait, 2026
Member of the Senedd
Assumed office
8 May 2026
ConstituencyPontypridd Cynon Merthyr
Personal details
Born (1987-10-30) 30 October 1987[1]
PartyPlaid Cymru
Trinity College Carmarthen[1]

Sara Crowley (born 30 October 1987) is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician who has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr since May 2026.[3]

Biography

Crowley studied for a Teaching Degree at Trinity College Carmarthen. Prior to entering politics, Crowley worked as a teacher and in diabetes care.[2]

Political career

Crowley entered politics due to the Welsh government's Equal Power Equal Voice mentoring program, deciding to join Plaid Cymru when she was 36.[2][4]

At the 2026 Senedd election, Crowley was elected as a MS for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr constituency.[5][6]

Personal life

Crowley lives in the Cynon Valley with her partner Leanne and their twin children. She has type 1 diabetes, and temporarily lost her sight at the age of 26.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b ""Pob eiliad o bob dydd"". BBC News. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d Mosalski, Ruth (18 May 2026). "'I almost died, went blind and survived an eating disorder. Now I'm ready to help others as a Senedd member'". Wales Online. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  3. ^ Slow, Oliver; Hale, Adam (8 May 2026). "Wales election 2026: Plaid Cymru and Reform UK dominate early results in Wales, as Labour admits defeat". BBC News.
  4. ^ "Breaking Barriers: Welsh women lead the way in public life". Welsh Government. 8 March 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
  5. ^ "Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr - Welsh Parliament constituency". BBC News. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  6. ^ Mosalski, Ruth (8 May 2026). "Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr election results in full". Wales Online. Retrieved 9 May 2026.