The 1901 Glamorgan County Council election was the fifth contest for seats on this authority in south Wales.
Glamorgan County Council had been established by the Local Government Act 1888, the first elections being held in early 1889.
Three candidates were nominated to contest the vacancy left by the former member, Rev Silas Charles, who had moved to Cardiff.
[2] Rees Llewellyn, prominent industrialist and member of Aberdare Urban District Council won the seat.
David was the owner of the Taibach Tinplate Works and a prominent figure in the public life of the district.
James Roberts had won the seat at a by-election following the death of the previous member, David Leyshon In addition to the 66 councillors the council consisted of 22 county aldermen.