Newcomer Max Andrews Elected In St Helier North

Thursday, 23 June 2022 00:11

Three sitting deputies and a political newcomer have taken the four seats in St Helier North.

Inna Gardiner topped the poll with 1,665 votes.

Mary Le Hegarat and Steve Ahier were also re-elected with 1,268 and 999 votes respectively.

Newcomer 29 year old Max Andrews, a member of the First Tower Community Association secured 1,136 votes.

All four are independent candidates.

Former St John Deputy and Assistant Minister with responsibility for mental health, Trevor Pointin is out of the States.

He joined Reform Jersey before this election.

The two Jersey Alliance candidates were also unsuccessful.

The total votes were:

Steve Ahier - 999

Max Andrews - 1,136

Inna Gardiner - 1,665

Mary Le Hegarat - 1,268

Trevor Pointon - 656 (RJ)

Phil Romeril - 737 (Jersey Alliance)

Ted Vibert - 444 (Jersey Alliance)

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