Assembly candidates invited to find out more

Aspiring politicians in Jersey are being invited to find out more about becoming an assembly member with a year to go until the general election.

Jersey will elect a new States Assembly - the island's parliament - on 7 June 2026.

Vote.je - the island's official guide to the election - is holding a special event on 24 June so prospective candidates can meet current politicians, learn about the process and see inside the States Chamber.

Emily Thomas, Vote.je's campaign manager, said: "The one-year-to-go mark is an important milestone for anyone who is keen to step up and make a difference in our community."

She said the organisation was "already starting to hear from people" looking for advice on standing.

"Assembly is a job like no other so it's essential that new candidates can access insights and guidance from people who have experience of Jersey's political system," she said.

Plan to Stand is a free-to-attend event and will take place between 18:00 and 20:30 BST at the States Building.

It will involve a panel discussion and Q&A session with Connétables Andy Jehan and Kevin Lewis, and Deputies Catherine Curtis and Helen Miles.

Jersey holds elections every four years with the next political term ending in 2030.

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