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Nomination Process

Nomination form

Islanders who decide to stand for election must complete a nomination form and gather written support of ten other people who are willing to back their candidacy.

If you are thinking about standing for election in 2026, it’s advisable to find supporters as early as you can so you have plenty of time to check they are eligible to nominate you. Please note, following the introduction of Automatic Voter Registration on 24 March 2026, electoral numbers will have changed. Please contact your Parish Hall for the new numbers.

The rules for the nominations process are set out in Part 4A of the Elections (Jersey) Law 2022.

Person filling out a form

Instructions for completing the nomination form

  • You must complete Part A and Part B before any other part of the form is completed.
  • You must add your details in Part C on each page which will be signed by the proposer and 9 seconders.
  • Your proposer and 9 seconders should complete Part C only after you have completed Parts A & B.

Important information for prospective candidates

  • This nomination form relates to the Election of Senators, Connétables and Deputies to the States Assembly on Sunday 7 June 2026 only.
  • You may submit one form only. You cannot stand for multiple roles on Sunday 7 June 2026.
  • You must complete the nomination form as directed. Any forms that are incomplete or incorrect will not be accepted. You will need to return with a correctly completed form.
  • You must submit your nomination form in person to the JEA (administration to be undertaken by the States Greffe on behalf of the JEA) at Morier House, Halkett Place, St Helier, JE1 1DD.
  • Nomination forms can be submitted between 9am and 5pm on Monday 20, Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 April 2026. Submissions will not be accepted after 5pm on Wednesday 22 April 2026 under any circumstances.
  • Before submitting your nomination form, you must also submit up to 450 words and a photograph of you (JPEG format 1-3MB in size) for inclusion on your Vote.je page and the candidate booklet by email to contact@vote.je. If you do not submit any words or a photograph, your website and manifesto booklet pages will appear blank.
  • You will need to bring photographic identification that is in date (passport or driving licence) with you when you submit your nomination form.
  • You should allow plenty of time when you come to submit your nomination form, as:
    1. You will need to wait for your form and accompanying information to be checked.
    2. There may be other candidates ahead of you in a queue.

What happens next

  • After submitting your nomination form, the JEA will send a copy of it to the electoral administrator of the constituency to which it relates or for Senatorial candidates to the Parish where you are resident and each Parish in which a proposer or seconder’s address is located.
  • The electoral administrator will review the form and notify the JEA of any issues with the form. Note that this review will include verification that:
    1. the prospective candidate is on the electoral register;
    2. any candidate for the role of Connétable (only) is resident in the Parish they wish to represent with the exception of St Helier, where all rate payers are eligible and will be verified by the Parish;
    3. the proposer and 9 seconders are on the electoral register of the constituency the candidate is standing for election in.
  • If candidates, proposers or seconders do not know their electoral number, the electoral administrator will insert the number on the form provided they are able to verify the individual on the electoral register.
  • In the case of any defective forms, the JEA will notify the prospective candidate so that a new nomination form can be submitted.
  • The JEA will use the contact details you have provided to confirm your candidacy and to alert you of any issues with your nomination form.
  • The JEA will notify the prospective candidate that their nomination form has been accepted.
  • All candidates will be announced to the public and media on Monday 27 April 2026.

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