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