Islanders wishing to vote in June’s election by post have until midday tomorrow to apply.
Postal voting is available to all voters by downloading and filling in a form and submitting it to the Judicial Greffe.
Ballot papers will be sent out from mid-May, while completed ballot papers must be returned, in the sealed envelope provided, to the Judicial Greffe by midday on Sunday 7 June in order to be included in the count.
Judicial Greffier Rebecca Morely-Kirk said: “Postal voting ensures that every eligible Islander can take part in our democratic process – even if life commitments mean it’s difficult to make it to the polling station on Election Day.
“Whether you are on island or not, voters have the option to apply for postal voting. Every ballot cast strengthens Jersey’s democracy, and postal voting offers a convenient way to ensure your voice is heard and your vote counts.”
Once registered for postal voting, voters will be disqualified from voting in person at the polling station unless they return the postal ballot papers originally sent to them.
APPLY…
- Application: The application form to vote by post can be downloaded from Vote.je or collected from the Judicial Greffe (in the Royal Square), States Greffe (Morier House) or parish halls.
- Complete: Fill in your full name, address, contact details, and any alternative address where you wish to receive your ballot papers if you will be away from your home address. The form requires a handwritten signature.
- Submit – either:
- Scan and email the signed form to VotingApplications@courts.je; or
- Send the completed form by post to: Postal & Pre-Poll Voting Manager, Judicial Greffe, Royal Court House, Royal Square, St Helier, JE1 1JG.