Elections in Guernsey

The Guernsey legislature, the States of Deliberation, consists of 38 elected members (known as Deputies) and two representatives of Alderney, with the Bailiff (or his Deputy) acting as Presiding Officer with neither a casting nor original vote.

In addition the Law Officers of the Crown are members of the States of Deliberation but they may not vote and by convention only address the assembly when answering questions or offering legal advice on matters under debate.

Guernsey is a state in which political parties have not historically played an important role.

Voters are eligible to be inscribed on the electoral roll of Guernsey if they are:[1] Held every 4 years.

[3] A free association of persons wishing to support or endorse a candidate for election must register their party with the Guernsey Greffier.