Nominations open for Jersey's election candidates

Monday, 20 April 2026 07:52

Nomination forms must be submitted to the States Greffe at Morier House.

We'll soon find out who - and how many people - are standing for election in Jersey this June.

The nominations process has officially opened today (20 April), and will close at 5pm on Wednesday (22 April).

Islanders will go to the polls on 7 June to elect nine senators, 28 deputies and 12 parish constables.

Senators- who are elected on an island-wide basis - are making a return after being abolished in 2021.

Each of the nine electoral districts is losing a deputy to make way for them without increasing the total number of politicians.

Read: States backs return of 9 senators in 2026

Already, more than 60 candidates have declared for one of the 49 available seats in the States Assembly.

Senatorial candidates include current Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham, and existing ministers Ian Gorst, Mary Le Hegarat, Steve Luce, Sam Mezec and Elaine Millar. Also seeking re-election, but with an island-wide mandate, is Helen Miles, whilst former senator Alan Maclean hopes to make a comeback.

Previous election candidate Sir Mark Boleat has declared for senator, as have newcomers Bernard Place, a former senior healthcare leader, and Serena Kersten, the former England netballer.

At least four previous States Members are bidding to be re-elected as a deputy, and a further two as constable.

So far, we know six of the 12 elections for parish constable will be contested.

A flurry of nomination forms are expected to be submitted to the States Greffe before the mid-week deadline.

They need to be signed by nine supporters.

Notable retirees from the current States include St Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft, longstanding Reform Jersey deputy Geoff Southern, veteran politician and former Bailiff Sir Philip Bailhache and ex-Chief Minister Kristina Moore.

Read: Debate over! End of term for Jersey's parliament

The full list of candidates' names will be published next Monday, marking the start of a six week election campaign period.