The first elections to the Montgomeryshire County Council were held in January 1889. They were followed by the 1892 election. The county was divided into numerous single member wards with two councillors elected to represent some of the urban areas.
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Overview of the Result
1889 was one of those landmark years in the history of Welsh Liberalism, a coming of age symbolized by the triumph across Wales of Liberal candidates in the inaugural county council elections.
Unopposed Returns
There were some unopposed returns.
Contested Elections
There were a large number of contested elections and the majorities were small in most instances. In most cases there were contests between Liberal and Conservative candidates.
The New Council
The first meeting of the council was held in Montgomery.
Llanbrynmair
H.L. Smith, land agent, of Brynllys defeated A.P.Howell of Pandy Pennant.
Election of Aldermen
In addition to the xx councillors the council consisted of yy county aldermen. Aldermen were elected by the council, and served a six-year term. Following the election of the initial xx aldermen, half of the aldermanic bench would be elected every three years following the triennial council election. After the initial elections, there were xx Aldermanic vacancies and the following Alderman were appointed by the newly elected council:
Elected for six years
Elected for three years
By-elections
By-elections were caused by the election of aldermen.