There are a number of options that the States of Guernsey could provide to assist voters and candidates. These include: 

• a ‘combined manifesto booklet’ that incorporates all of the candidate manifestos into one document; and 
• the creation of video and audio shorts for candidates to broadcast their message; and 
• enabling the general public to submit questions to candidates online

"We want to hear how voters want us to provide them with information about candidates," said Sacc President Neil Inder. "We are considering the production of a combined manifesto booklet and would like to know how much information voters want to receive and how. Do they want the booklet delivered to their house? Available for collection or just online?

"In past elections, Guernsey has had parish hustings. With island-wide voting, they are unlikely to continue in that format. We would like your thoughts on how the States could help voters meet with candidates, given door to door canvassing is likely to reduce.

"There are many things for us to consider before presenting our final guidance to the States and feedback from the public is vital."

The Committee has published a questionnaire to learn how you would like to receive information - it is  is available online at gov.gg/election2020consult and on request in paper copy from the Committee by calling 749526.