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.
Choose from 11 candidates for Jersey Senator
11 candidates will launch campaigns in Jersey today ahead of next months Senatorial by-election.
Last night, just hours before the deadline, the President of the Honorary Police, Hugh Raymond and Ex-Deputy, John young were added to the list of nominations.
The final candidates are:
- Restaurateur, Alvin Aaron
- Political campaigner, Mike Dun
- Former politician and Journalist, Guy De Faye
- Former Senator, Sarah Ferguson
- Former Deputy, Nick Le Cornu
- Entertainer, Stevie Ocean
- Equality campaigner and lawyer, Christian May
- Current Deputy, Sam Mezec
- Businesswoman, Mary O'Keeffe Burgher
- President of the Honorary Police and Sports Council Chairman, Hugh Raymond
- Ex-Deputy and former Head of the Environment Department, John Young
A series of hustings will now take place across the island, which voters are encouraged to attend.
The position became available after Zoe Cameron resigned last month.
The election will take place on September 7th.
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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.