By-election for new Jersey Senator
A by-election is being held to find a new Jersey Senator.
It's after Dr Zoe Cameron resigned, saying she struggled to 'make an impact in modern day Jersey'.
11 islanders are standing for the position.
How to stand for election
After Senator Zoe Cameron's resignation yesterday, find out how you can stand for election in Jersey.
This online voting guide details all the requirements you need to have a chance at becoming a politician.
They include being:
- At least 18 years old
- A British citizen who has been -
- (a) resident in Jersey for at least 2 years up to and including the day of the election, or (b) resident in Jersey for 6 months up to and including the day of the election, as well as a total period of 5 years previously
If you are eligible you need to nominated by a proposer which is then seconded by others.
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Jersey Senator candidate drops out of hustings
A candidate standing for Senator in Jersey has dropped out of the hustings events because of a lack of 'ready answers'.
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When are the Senator hustings?
Here's a full list of the Senator hustings around Jersey, before the by-election in September. The first was held in St Saviour last night.
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100 people attend first by-election hustings
Issues that were raised included concerns about cuts to public services, immigration and Brexit.