Standing as a Deputy
Deputies represent one of nine constituencies. Deputies do not have to live in the constituency they want to represent.
If you want to stand for election as a Deputy you must be:
- at least 18 years old
- a British Citizen who has been:
- (a) resident in Jersey for at least two years up to and including the day of the election, or
- (b) resident in Jersey for six months up to and including the day of the election, as well as a total period of five years previously.
Standing as a Constable
Constables (or Connétables) are the head of their Parish, and represent their Parish by voting in the States Assembly.
If you want to stand for election as a Constable you must be:
- at least 18 years old
- a British citizen who has been a resident in Jersey:
- (a) for at least two years up to and including the day of the election, or
- (b) for six months up to and including the day of the election,
- reside in the Parish you wish to represent for a total period of five years previously