How Jersey’s 2026 election works
Jersey’s 2026 general election is on Sunday 7 June 2026. Voters elect 49 States Members across three categories — senators, deputies, and connétables. Depending on your parish, you have between 12 and 14 votes. This guide explains everything you need to know.
The essentials in 60 seconds
- When?
- Sunday 7 June 2026. Polls open 8am–8pm.
- Who votes?
- Anyone registered to vote who is 16+ and has lived in Jersey for the last 12 months, OR the last 6 months plus periods totalling 5 years. Non-British citizens can vote.
- How many votes?
- 12–14 votes depending on your parish: 1 connétable + up to 9 senators + 2–4 deputies.
- What are you electing?
- 49 States Members across three categories: 9 island-wide senators, 28 constituency deputies, and 12 parish connétables.
- How to register?
- Automatic registration was introduced for 2026. Check your status at vote.je.
Three types of States Member
Unlike most parliaments, Jersey elects three separate categories of member to its single-chamber assembly. Each has identical voting rights once elected.
Senators
Island-wideElected by all Jersey voters regardless of parish. Senators represent the whole island and have an island-wide mandate. The position was abolished in 2022 and reinstated for the 2026 election.
Your vote
You vote for up to 9
Deputies
9 constituenciesElected to represent one of nine constituencies based on parish boundaries. St Helier is split into three constituencies due to population. Each constituency elects 2–4 deputies.
Your vote
You vote for 2–4 in your constituency
Connétables
12 parishesThe elected head of each of Jersey's 12 parishes. Connétables divide their time between parish duties and their role in the States Assembly. One per parish — sometimes elected unopposed.
Your vote
You vote for 1 (your parish)
You have 12–14 votes
Unlike UK Parliament elections where you get one vote, Jersey voters cast multiple votes across the three categories. The exact number depends on your constituency.
Connétable
For the head of your parish
Senators
Island-wide — same ballot for all Jersey voters
Deputies
For your specific constituency (varies by parish)
Total
12–14 votes
You don’t have to use all your votes. It’s valid to vote for fewer candidates than the maximum allowed. Only vote for candidates you actually support — “plumping” (voting for fewer) is a legitimate strategy, especially for senators.
Exactly how many votes do I get?
Find your parish below. St Brelade and St Saviour voters get 14 votes; Grouville gets 12; everywhere else gets 13.
| Parish | Constituency | Connétable | Deputies | Senators | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grouville | Grouville & St. Martin | 1 | 2 | 9 | 12 |
| St. Brelade | St. Brelade | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 |
| St. Clement | St. Clement | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| St. Helier (Central) | St. Helier Central | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 |
| St. Helier (North) | St. Helier North | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| St. Helier (South) | St. Helier South | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| St. John | St. John, St. Lawrence & Trinity | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| St. Lawrence | St. John, St. Lawrence & Trinity | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| St. Martin | Grouville & St. Martin | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| St. Mary | St. Mary, St. Ouen & St. Peter | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| St. Ouen | St. Mary, St. Ouen & St. Peter | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| St. Peter | St. Mary, St. Ouen & St. Peter | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| St. Saviour | St. Saviour | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 |
| Trinity | St. John, St. Lawrence & Trinity | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
Note: St. Helier voters vote for their parish connétable only once, regardless of which constituency they are in.
Source: vote.je ↗Voting eligibility
Jersey’s eligibility rules are more open than the UK. You do not need to be a British citizen to vote.
✓ You can vote if you are:
- ✓Aged 16 or over on 7 June 2026
- ✓Registered to vote (automatic registration introduced for 2026)
- ✓Resident in Jersey for the last 12 months; OR for the last 6 months plus periods totalling 5 years
- ✓Not required to be a British citizen — all nationalities welcome
New for 2026:
- →Automatic voter registration — you should be registered automatically if eligible
- →Sunday election — first time Jersey has voted on a Sunday
- →Senators return — reintroduced after being abolished in 2022
- →Residency: qualify with 12 months residency, OR 6 months plus 5 years total — two separate qualifying conditions
Election timeline
Nomination period
Candidates officially nominated
Official candidate list published
Full list published on vote.je
Campaign period
Manifestos and canvassing across Jersey
Hustings
Free public meetings with candidates — all parishes, filmed and on YouTube
Early voting (pre-poll)
St Paul's Centre, Dumaresq St, St Helier — 8:45am–5pm (noon on 1 June)
Election DayElection day
Polls open 8am–8pm across Jersey
Results declared
Counting begins after polls close
New Assembly first meeting
Chief Minister designate elected by States Members
Why your vote matters more than ever
Only 41.7% of eligible voters participated in the 2022 election. The Privileges and Procedures Committee noted that “our democracy is not going to function well when only a third of eligible voters are participating.” In 2026, Sunday voting and automatic registration aim to increase participation.
Source: Policy Centre Jersey
Meet the candidates — Hustings 2026
Hustings run 5 May – 3 June 2026. Free and open to everyone. Held at Parish Halls and community centres across Jersey. All sessions are filmed and made available on the Vote.je YouTube channel, so you can watch any event you can’t attend in person.
- ✓Free entry — no booking required
- ✓All 12 parishes covered across the campaign period
- ✓Candidates answer questions from the public
- ✓All sessions filmed and posted to YouTube
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to vote for all my candidates?
No. You can vote for fewer than the maximum. Only vote for candidates you genuinely support. Casting votes for candidates you don't support can work against your preferred candidates in some scenarios.
What if there's only one candidate for Connétable?
In 2022, eight connétable elections were uncontested. When there's only one candidate, you vote for "none of the above" if you don't support them. The sole candidate still wins.
Can I vote by post?
Yes. Postal voting is available. You can also vote in person at any polling station in your parish on election day. Early (pre-poll) voting is at St Paul's Centre, Dumaresq St, St Helier from Tuesday 26 May to Monday 1 June 2026, 8:45am–5pm (noon on 1 June).
What does the States Assembly actually do?
The States Assembly is Jersey's parliament. Its 49 elected members debate and vote on laws, taxes, and government policy. They also hold the Government of Jersey to account through scrutiny panels and questions.
Are there political parties in Jersey?
Jersey has a small number of parties — Reform Jersey is the largest, along with Better Way and Jersey Alliance. However, many candidates stand as independents. Party affiliation is shown on candidate profiles on VotePulse.
What's the difference between a Senator and a Deputy?
Both are States Members with identical voting rights in the Assembly. The difference is mandate: senators are elected island-wide (all Jersey voters vote for them), while deputies are elected only by voters in their specific constituency.
Research your candidates on VotePulse
VotePulse has AI-extracted policy positions for all 135 declared candidates. Compare where they stand on housing, healthcare, tax, and every other issue that matters to Jersey.