Sark goes to the polls

Wednesday 12 December 2018

After previous failed attempts at holding an election, Sark will have an elected government again after today - with the island voting their chosen candidates into Chief Pleas.

The island held its first election in 2008, with plans to vote in half of Chief Pleas every two years. Ten years on there is another election being held today, after a few hiccups along the way.

The 2016 election was uncontested, while an election due to be held earlier this year was postponed because no one stood.

Today though, there are 15 candidates for nine seats in Chief Pleas. 

Pictured: The candidates in the Sark election. 

Turnout in Sark elections has always been high since the feudal system was replaced in 2008, with expectations that will be repeated today.

Of a population of around 500, most will be eligible to vote at the Island Hall today between 10:00 and 18:00.

The Speaker of Chief Pleas, Arthur Rolfe, said the results are expected to be known by late this evening. 

Pictured: Sark is going to the polls today to elect new members to Chief Pleas.