Position established Carolyn Harris The 2018 Welsh Labour deputy leadership election took place from 16 February to 21 April 2018.

It followed a review in the Welsh Labour Party which for the first time formalised the role of Deputy Leader.

As the then leader Carwyn Jones was male, only women were eligible to stand for the role of deputy.

Newport Council Leader Debbie Wilcox announced her candidacy but withdrew in favor of Julie Morgan.

[8] The following were reported as endorsements at the close on nominations on 16 February 2018:[9] Derek Vaughan MEP supported Harris.