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Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
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. - 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, 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. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Event aims to support aspiring election candidates Jersey's next general election to move to a Sunday Jersey voters could be automatically registered Vote JE
BBC News
a day ago
- Politics
- BBC News
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 will elect a new States Assembly - the island's parliament - on 7 June - 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 Thomas, 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 to Stand is a free-to-attend event and will take place between 18:00 and 20:30 BST at the States 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.
