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Guernsey’s General Election 2025 website is now live, giving the public an opportunity to better understand what it means to be a deputy.
It is being made available more than a year before the election to properly prime those who are considering standing.
You can take a look at the new website HERE.
The site is broken down into eligibility, an overview of how the States of Guernsey works, the role of a deputy, and what to expect from the job.
The States Assembly and Constitution Committee is responsible for preparing the island for the next election, and the President of SACC, Deputy Carl Meerveld, said he is pleased the site is now live.
“This early launch, coupled with the events we are holding, will help people who are having to weigh up what is a very big decision.
“There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to being a Deputy and people have different experiences, but the more we can do to give people a sense of what is involved, the better.”
Pictured: The General Election 2025 site is now LIVE.
“It is an extremely challenging role, but one that is essential to the success of our island, and one that can be very rewarding,” continued Deputy Meerveld.
“It can also impact your professional and personal life in a number of ways, and it is better to begin that political journey with your eyes open so you are as ready as possible when you ultimately put your name forward and ask the community to support you with their vote.”
The early launch coincides with two ‘meet and greet’ events in April “where people can come and speak with current States Members to ask any questions they may have, to help inform their decisions about standing”.
Beau Sejour: 16 April 17:00 – 20:30
St James Cafe: 20 April 10:00 – 13:00
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