Can I vote in the 2020 General Election?
To be eligible to vote you must be registered on the Electoral Roll. The Electoral Roll was opened in December 2019 and has now closed. If you have not already registered, you will not be eligible to vote in the October 2020 Election.
How will it work?
Our 2020 General Election will be significantly different from previous years. The Island will be one electoral district and electors will vote on an Island-wide basis. This means there will be a greater choice of candidates, but also some changes in how voting takes place.
You will have more choice about how to vote and where to vote and you will also be able to opt for a postal vote even if you are on-island on polling days. Choosing a postal vote will give you plenty of time to fill in your ballot paper at home rather than in a polling booth. The ballot paper can then be posted back or, if you have missed the postal vote deadline, you can take your completed postal ballot to any polling station on any polling day.
Each voter will have one ballot paper and can vote for up to 38 candidates. Given the number of votes available, you might find it easier to request a postal vote so you can fill out your ballot paper at home rather than at a polling station.
Voting by Post
All registered voters who have opted for a postal vote will be sent a postal vote to their confirmed postal vote address.
Voting in Person
If you are registered on the Electoral Roll you can vote in person at either your parish polling station or at a super-polling station.