Voter information hub for Wednesday's parish by-election

Tuesday 26 July 2022

Women in Public Life has created a voter information hub ahead of tomorrow’s by-election in St. Peter Port.

The group, which inspires women to stand for public office roles in Guernsey, hopes the hub on its website will help voters make their choices for the two Douzenier vacancies in Town.

Each of the five candidates was given the opportunity to have an individual page with their photo, contact details and links to their election leaflet and social media accounts. The information hub also explains how and where to vote. 

At their parish election meeting on 13 July, St Peter Port ratepayers decided to defer their by-election until tomorrow, Wednesday, to provide an opportunity for as many eligible voters as possible to take part.

Pictured L-R: St Peter Port Douzenier candidates Christopher Hudson, Lisa Vahey and Christopher Nicolle supplied their details. Richard Ellis and Kathryn Collins are also candidates.

Polling stations will be set up at the Constables' Office in Lefebvre Street and at Beau Sejour from 10:00 until 20:00 tomorrow.

Postal voting is not possible in parish elections. 

Women in Public Life Chair, Shelaine Green, said the group, which is run by volunteers, was keen to provide St. Peter Port voters with access to the information they need. 

“That way, voters feel more involved with what’s going on in their parish and are more likely to consider standing for election themselves,” she said. 

The voter information hub and more information about Women in Public Life can be found HERE