1913 Cardiganshire County Council election
The ninth elections for Cardiganshire County Council took place in March 1913. They were preceded by the 1910 election and followed by the 1919 election as no election took place in 1916 due to the First World War. Overview of the result. As in previous elections, there was a Liberal majority. Candidates. As in previous elections, there were a large number of unopposed returns. In all 31 members were returned without a contest. Gains and losses. Very few seats changed hands. Contested elections. It was stated that the bitterest fights were between candidates of the  same political persuasion. Retiring aldermen. Eight aldermen retired. These included one Conservartve, Sir Marteine Lloyd, and seven Liberals. Edward Evans, Lima Jones and Dr Jenkin Lewis sought re-election but were not subsequently re-appointed aldermen. Vaughan Davies MP, Evan Richards and Rev John Williams did not seek re-election but were re-appointed. Sir Marteine Lloyd and Thomas Morris retired from county politics Election of aldermen. Eight aldermen were elected, including only one Conservative. By-elections. Llanilar by-election. E.J. Evans, Cwncybarcud, who previously represented Llanrhystud from 1901 until 1904 was returned unopposed following the appointment of R.J.R. Loxdale  as alderman. Lledrod by-election. A Liberal candidate was returned unopposed for Lledrod following the appointment of Daniel L. Jones as alderman. New Quay by-election. Following the appointment of E.J. Davies as alderman no valid nomination was initially received.