1949 Cardiganshire County Council election

The eighteenth election to Cardiganshire County Council took place in April 1949. It was preceded by the 1946 election and followed by the 1952 election.

Candidates
35 candidates were returned unopposed resulting in fifteen contests which was eight less than in 1946 but consistent with most of the inter-war period.

Eight aldermen retired, of whom four sought election.

Outcome
There was very little change as the new council was composed entirely of Independents, apart from the sole Labour councillor who was re-elected unopposed at Aberystwyth. Four other Labour candidates were defeated.

Election of Aldermen
In addition to the 50 councillors the council consisted of 16 county aldermen. Aldermen were elected by the council, and served a six-year term. Following the 1949 election, there were eight aldermanic vacancies which were filled at the annual meeting. The following retiring aldermen were re-elected: In addition, the following four new aldermen were elected:
 * J.D. Evans, New Cross
 * D.L. Herbert, Llangeitho
 * Meredydd Ll.G. Williams, Llanwenog
 * Emlyn Abraham-Williams, Aberystwyth
 * D. Alban Davies, Llanrhystud
 * Simon Davies, Felinfach
 * D. Lloyd Thomas, Tresaith
 * Evan Davies, Llechryd

In addition to the three retiring aldermen who were re-elected, Simon Davies had previously served as an alderman from 1928 until 1946.

By-elections
Seven by-elections were held following the election of aldermen.