Register to vote
The first step to being a voter in Jersey is to be registered to vote. You are eligible to register if:
- You are aged 16 or over and:
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- have lived in Jersey for two years; or
- you have lived in Jersey for six months, plus a period that totals five years.
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You do NOT have to be a British citizen to register to vote in Jersey.
Click here to register online, or contact your Parish of residence to get registered. If you have moved since the last election or are not sure if you are on the register you should check with your Parish.
Ways to vote
There are 3 ways of voting in Jersey elections:
• At a polling station on the day of the election
• By postal vote
• At the ‘pre-poll’ station the week before election day
The options available to you depend on which electoral register you are on. If you are on the main electoral register you can choose your preferred option. This is particularly useful if you know you are likely to be off-Island for election day, for example, if you are at university.
If you registered after the deadline for the main register, you will be on the supplementary electoral register and can only vote at a polling station on the day of the election.
Electronic, online or digital voting
Voting in Jersey elections is not digital or electronic. At present, voters use paper ballots only.
Where to vote
Where you live influences where you vote and what you can vote for. If you aren’t sure which constituency you live in you should use the Vote.je Constituency Finder. Ahead of an election Vote.je will confirm details of polling stations, including locations, opening times and which ones you can use.
What if you’re sick or unwell on election day?
Contact your Parish Hall as soon as you can if you or someone you care for is unwell. Parishes can arrange for votes to be taken so that registered voters are not prevented from participating due to sickness.
For more information about elections in Jersey, click here.