# The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025, Article 37: Interpretation of Part 3

Extent: E+W

(1) In this Part—
“candidate” (“ymgeisydd”) is to be construed in accordance with paragraph (2);
“disputed claim” (“hawliad y mae anghydfod yn ei gylch”) has the meaning given by article 52(1) as extended by article 53;
“for the purposes of the candidate’s election” (“at ddibenion ethol yr ymgeisydd”) means with a view to, or otherwise in connection with, promoting or procuring the candidate’s election at the election;
“regulated period” (“cyfnod rheoleiddiedig”) has the meaning given by article 49;
“return as to election expenses” (“ffurflen ynghylch treuliau etholiad”) means a return (including the bills and receipts to be delivered with it) to be made under article 54.
(2) A person (“P”) becomes a candidate in relation to a Senedd general election—
(a) on the date of the dissolution of the Senedd if on or before that day P is declared, either by P or others, to be a candidate at the election, or
(b) otherwise, the day on which—
(i) P is declared, by P or others, as a candidate at the election, or
(ii) P is nominated as a candidate at the election,
whichever is the earlier.
(3) Matters included as personal expenses are—
(a) travelling expenses;
(b) expenses of living at hotels or elsewhere.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2025/864/article/37 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/senedd-cymru-representation-of-the-people-order-2025/article-37
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