Islanders vote in Alderney election

Concerns have been raised about the lack of female representation in the new Alderney government.

Following the election this weekend, Ms Paris has raised concerned about the levels of female representation on the island.

Norma Paris, who was elected to the Alderney States in 2014, is the only female States member.

All four newcomers elected to Alderney's government over the weekend are male.

There is now a 9:1 ratio of men to women in the government.

Speaking exclusively to ITV News, Norma Paris said:

The government insist that they will be representative for Alderney, offering a different kind of politics to what the island is used to.

James Dent, who topped the polls in the Alderney election, says he is well suited to deal with the island's transport issues.

Four new States members were elected to Alderney's government over the weekend.

Only one politician retained his seat, with more than two thirds of islanders turning out to vote.

Mr Dent sits on the Aurigny Review Committee.

Below is a list of the candidates elected:

• James Dent - 624 votes
• Louis Jean - 527 votes
• Alex Snowdon - 480 votes
• Mike Dean - 381 votes
• Tony Barnes - 294 votes

Four newcomers have been voted into the States of Alderney, in an election that saw support for established politicians plummet.

Newcomer James Dent topped the polls with 624 votes, with Louis Jean coming second with 527 votes.

Mr Jean was the only politician to be re-elected.

Meanwhile former members Francis Simonet, Neil Harvey and Christopher Rowley all suffered a drop in support.

Turnout was high at 69%, with 1,362 people casting their vote; an increase of 102 from the last election.

Below is a list of the candidates elected:

• James Dent - 624 votes
• Louis Jean - 527 votes
• Alex Snowdon - 480 votes
• Mike Dean - 381 votes
• Tony Barnes - 294 votes

Politicians in Alderney are expecting a high turnout in the election today.

Polling stations were reportedly busy this morning on the day which will see five new States members appointed.

Voting is set to close at 6.40 pm and an announcement due around 9 pm.

Returning Officer Victor Brownlees believes turnout is so high because of the difficult economic conditions in Alderney at the moment.

Islanders go to the polls today in Alderney in their general election.

Five new members will be elected to the States out of the 13 candidates standing.

The election comes at a key time for the northern isle, with a range of topics facing both those in government and those who say it is increasingly difficult to make ends meet.

At the hustings events leading up to the election, many people expressed worry about transport to and from the island.

The proposed FAB Link was also a pressing concern when islanders quizzed candidates.

Here is the list of the 13 islanders standing:

• Tony Barnes
• Paul Clark
• Mike Dean
• James Dent
• Neil Harvey
• Tony Haywood
• Louis Jean
• Debbie Lewis
• Lin Maurice
• Christopher Rowley
• Francis Simonet
• Alex Snowdon
• Simon Wil

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