Did you know that you can vote in Jersey’s next election if you’re aged 16 or over and have lived in the Island for one year leading up to Sunday 7 June 2026?
Join a FREE interactive, one-hour session which will take you behind-the-scenes and into the States Chamber, where Jersey’s elected parliament meets to debate and create the Island’s laws.
You’ll learn how the decisions that affect our daily lives are made by the States Assembly, and how our elections work, so that you’ll be informed and ready to vote on election day.
The session is politically neutral, and you’ll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
A recent participant said: “I feel so much more secure and confident in being able to go ahead with voting and engaging with local politics”.
Vote.je is Jersey’s official election guide, run by the States Greffe to provide politically neutral information about elections in Jersey.
The following dates are available and tickets are bookable via Eventbrite.
Saturday 11 April 10am-11am
Thursday 30 April 12pm-1pm
Saturday 16 May 10am-11am
Thursday 21 May 5.30pm-6.30pm
Wednesday 27 May 12pm-1pm
Thursday 4 June 12pm-1pm
For further information and queries, please email getinvolved@gov.je
Apply to postal vote in the 2026 election
Islanders can now apply for postal voting in the next election to the States Assembly, which takes place on Sunday, 7 June 2026.
Postal voting is an option available to all voters and offers a convenient and flexible way to participate in the democratic process.
Postal voting is a convenient option for voters who may be travelling, have mobility challenges, or prefer the flexibility of voting from the comfort of their own home.
Voting by post is a great option for students from Jersey who are studying off-Island and do not want to miss out. It ensures your voice is heard, even if you cannot attend the polling station in person.
Key Information:
- Application deadline: Completed, signed application forms must be received by the Judicial Greffe no later than 12 noon on Thursday, 30 April 2026
- Ballot papers: Ballot papers will be sent out from mid-May 2026
- Submission deadline: Completed ballot papers must be returned in the sealed envelope provided to the Judicial Greffe by 12 noon on Sunday, 7 June 2026, to be included in the count
For more information on how to apply for postal voting and submitting the form, visit Vote.je.
Automatic Voter Registration is here!
This means that you no longer need to register to vote in Jersey elections.
Islanders are automatically registered if, on Election Day (Sunday 7 June 2026), they are aged 16 or over, and have lived in Jersey for 12 months OR for 6 months on Election Day, plus periods of time that total five years.
What is Automatic Voter Registration (AVR)?
Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) uses information from the Government’s central People Directory, which includes social security contribution records, to determine age and residency.
The system has been informed by public demand for improved digital services, feedback from election observers, and guidance from the States Assembly’s Privileges and Procedures Committee. AVR aims to:
- Make it easier for Islanders to vote by removing the manual registration process;
- Reduce financial costs and administrative burden on the Parishes; and
- Modernise Jersey’s electoral services.
Checking your Voter Status
Islanders can check that they are on the Electoral Register by contacting their Parish Hall.
If an eligible person is not automatically registered or needs to change their record (address, surname, etc), they will be helped to do so. Anyone who has recently moved or returned to Jersey after a prolonged absence is advised to check their record is up-to-date with Social Security by calling 01534 444444.
The introduction of AVR follows changes to the Elections (Jersey) Law 2002 that came into effect on 24 March, which also remove the need for parishes to post out paper registration forms each year, and end the requirement for publication of the electoral register. Parishes will continue to own and administer their registers.
Whilst the electoral register will no longer be publicly available, confirmed election candidates will be able to request a list of registered voters in their constituency for campaigning purposes. However, Islanders can request to be removed from this list – but remain registered to vote. To do so, they must contact their Parish Hall by 12 noon on Friday 17 April 2026.
