EXPLAINED: Election day is nearly here! But where can you vote and what do you need?

Polling day is almost here, and if you’re planning to cast your vote on Sunday 7 June, you might be wondering where you need to go, what documents you need, and what actually happens when you arrive.

Don’t worry – Express has got you covered…

Firstly… where am I meant to go to vote?

Polling stations will be open from 8am to 8pm on Sunday 7 June.

You can vote at any polling station within your constituency. If you are in St Helier, there are three different constituencies, so make sure to check yours in advance.

Grouville

• Grouville Parish Hall, La Rue à Don, Grouville

St Brelade

• Communicare, La Route des Quennevais, St Brelade
• St Brelade Parish Hall, La Neuve Route, St Brelade

St Clement

• St Clement Parish Hall, La Grande Route de la Côte, St Clement

St Helier Central

• Rouge Bouillon School, Brighton Road, St Helier
• Springfield Stadium, Janvrin Road, St Helier

St Helier North

• First Tower School, La Route de St Aubin, St Helier
• D’Auvergne Primary School, La Pouquelaye, St Helier

St Helier South

• St Helier Town Hall, 50 York Street, St Helier

St John

• St John’s Parish Hall, La Rue de la Mare Ballam, St John

St Lawrence

• St Lawrence Parish Hall, La Grande Route de St Laurent, St Lawrence

St Martin

• St Martin’s Public Hall, La Rue de la Croix au Maître, St Martin

St Mary

• St Mary’s Youth and Community Centre, La Rue du Pont, St Mary

St Ouen

• St Ouen’s Parish Hall, La Grande Route de St Ouen, St Ouen

St Peter

• St Peter’s Parish Hall, La Rue des Fosses, St Peter

St Saviour

• St Saviour’s Parish Hall, St Saviour’s Hill, St Saviour
• Georgetown Methodist Church Hall, Georgetown Road, St Saviour
• Maufant Youth Centre, La Grande Route de St Martin, St Saviour

Trinity

• Trinity Youth Centre, La Rue du Presbytere, Trinity

Do I need to bring anything with me?

Yes, photo ID is needed, and a passport or driving licence is best.

Don’t have either? That’s not a problem. Alternative forms of identification could include, for example:

• A work ID card
• Your phone – if you can log into Yoti or JerseyMe
• A utility bill dated within the last three months.

…What if I turn up and have forgotten everything?

You can still attend the polling station. Electoral officials will try to verify your identity using parish records, although this may take a little longer.

How many people can I vote for?

That depends on where you live.

Everyone can vote for:

• Up to nine Senators
• One Constable for their parish – that’s the parish’s head

The number of Deputies you can vote for depends on your constituency.

Constituency	Deputies you can vote for
Grouville & St Martin	2
St Brelade	3
St Clement	3
St Helier Central	4
St Helier North	3
St Helier South	3
St John, St Lawrence & Trinity	3
St Mary, St Ouen & St Peter	3
St Saviour	4

That means most Islanders will be able to vote for either 12, 13 or 14 candidates in total.

Ok… what actually happens when I get there?

Voting itself is straightforward.

You’ll be checked in by election officials, who will confirm your identity and provide your ballot papers.

You then head to a private voting booth, mark your choices, and place your paper in the ballot box.

If you’re unsure about anything, election officials will be on hand to help.

What if I’m ill and can’t get to a polling station?

If you are sick, incapacitated, have literacy difficulties, or care for someone in those circumstances and have not already voted by post, you may be able to request a home visit.

Parishes can arrange for an authorised official to visit you and take your vote, ensuring registered voters are not prevented from taking part because of illness or incapacity.