Candidates require a total of four nominations from Conservative AMs, including themselves, to stand.

[8][9] In July, Suzy Davies announced she would stand, saying that she thought it was important for the Welsh Conservatives to have a contested election.

She said she would be willing to work with Plaid Cymru to get rid of the Labour government in Wales.

[3] She supported reducing taxes, as well as giving some business rates proceeds to councils to use them for private sector-led local development strategies.

[10] The South Wales Argus described Paul Davies as having the support of "most of the big hitters in the party".