With less than two weeks to go until the election, attention turns to the Island’s electoral districts, where voters will choose their next Deputies.
Express is taking a closer look at who is running in which district. District 5, which covers St Helier Central, has four seats up for grabs this year.
The current Deputies for St Helier Central are Carina Alves, Catherine Curtis, Lyndsay Feltham, Geoff Southern and Rob Ward – all Reform Jersey politicians.
Deputies Curtis Alves and Feltham are seeking re-election, while Deputy Ward is standing for Constable of St Helier.
Deputy Southern has announced that he will retiring from politics after more than two decades.
Here is who is in the running…
Deputy Catherine Curtis
Deputy Catherine Curtis is seeking re-election in St Helier Central, having first been elected to the States Assembly in 2022 as part of Reform Jersey’s clean sweep of the constituency.
She currently chairs the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel and has also served as vice-chair on the Assisted Dying and Government and Parishes Review panels.
During the current term, Deputy Curtis has led several major scrutiny reviews, including work on online safety, secondary education funding, apprenticeships and lifelong learning.
She has said she has enjoyed engaging with constituents through weekly meetings and parish work, and describes her approach to politics as grounded in fairness and a broad understanding of Jersey society.
Deputy Curtis has a background as a business entrepreneur and has said this, along with her social experience, gives her a “unique perspective” on Island life.
Among her achievements in office, she has highlighted bringing forward propositions to establish a reuse centre at La Collette and to introduce lifetime driving bans for drivers who cause death or serious injury.
She has also led a successful proposition to crack down on illegal Jersey lifts.
Her priorities include ensuring Scrutiny recommendations are implemented, addressing concerns around public spending, and exploring ways to increase government revenue, including early work on the potential for a Jersey-based bank.
Deputy Curtis has said she intends to continue focusing on the people of St Helier while promoting what she describes as fairness across the wider community.
Deputy Carina Alves
Deputy Carina Alves is seeking a third term as a Deputy for St Helier Central in June’s election.
She was first elected to the States Assembly in 2018 and became the first person of Portuguese heritage to be elected to the Assembly. She went on to top the poll in St Helier Central in the 2022 election.
Deputy Alves has served as an Assistant Chief Minister since the change of government in 2024, and has also held assistant ministerial roles in both Housing and Education.
She has said it has been an honour to represent St Helier Central, and that she has focused on listening to constituents and bringing forward policies aimed at improving everyday life.
During the current term, Deputy Alves has brought forward successful proposals including extending free bus travel to full-time students and apprentices, providing free GP visits for under-18s and those in full-time education, and strengthening protections for whistleblowers.
Her campaign has focused heavily on tackling the cost of living and supporting households facing financial pressure.
She has said the next term of government must prioritise progressive and sustainable decision-making to improve living standards and ensure Islanders can “thrive, not just survive”.
Deputy Alves has said she hopes voters will support her to continue building on her work in the Assembly.
Deputy Lyndsay Feltham
Deputy Lyndsay Feltham first entered the States Assembly four years ago.
She initially served as chair of the Public Accounts Committee before becoming Social Security Minister following the change of government in 2024.
Prior to entering the Assembly, Deputy Feltham was chair of Reform Jersey and also held a leadership role within the civil service branch of the Unite the Union trade union.
She has said she is standing again because she believes St Helier needs strong representation that speaks up for the community and focuses on the issues that matter most to residents.
Deputy Feltham has described her political motivation as rooted in fairness and improving everyday life for Islanders, particularly through stronger public services.
During her time as Social Security Minister, she has focused on supporting working people, families and pensioners, as well as improving support for carers and disabled Islanders.
She has also said she is committed to ensuring she remains a visible and approachable representative for her constituents in St Helier.
Deputy Feltham is standing again as a Reform Jersey candidate and has said there is still more work to do to deliver what she describes as fairer outcomes for Islanders.
Lee Carpenter
Lee Carpenter is standing as a Reform Jersey candidate for Deputy in St Helier Central in the upcoming election.
He is a finance professional with more than 12 years’ experience, specialising in green and sustainable finance as a research analyst.
Mr Carpenter is a former Jersey Evening Post columnist and holds a climate risk certification focused on identifying and managing the financial risks associated with climate change.
He has said he is standing because he believes Jersey has become increasingly unaffordable for many residents, particularly in relation to housing, living costs and childcare.
His campaign has focused on concerns about cost of living pressures, including stagnant wages, rising rents and the affordability of raising a family on the island.
Mr Carpenter has also highlighted broader social issues such as financial insecurity, savings challenges among younger people and declining birth rates, which he says reflect longer-term structural problems.
He has argued that successive governments have failed to address these issues effectively and says urgent action is needed to protect Jersey’s future prosperity and social cohesion.
Mr Carpenter is standing alongside fellow Reform Jersey candidates in St Helier Central, where the party won all seats in the 2022 election.
Robin Ward
Robin Ward is standing as an independent candidate.
He is a business owner who has worked across engineering, hospitality and retail, and has spent more than 40 years running his own vehicle recovery business.
Mr Ward says he is standing because he believes the community needs a representative who understands the realities of everyday life.
His campaign has focused on addressing the cost of living, including calls to increase disposable income, reduce unnecessary public spending and support economic growth.
He has also argued for cutting red tape, improving planning processes and creating better conditions for businesses to operate and expand in Jersey.
Mr Ward has said he wants to see more practical, common-sense decision-making in government, with a focus on delivering results for Islanders.
Alongside economic priorities, he has highlighted the importance of improving access to green spaces in the district and introducing regular health checks to support earlier diagnosis and reduce long-term pressure on the healthcare system.
He has said he cares deeply about the Island and believes Jersey has an opportunity to shape a better future if decisions are made in the interests of the whole community.
Claire De Than
Claire De Than is standing as a candidate for Deputy in St Helier Central, saying she wants to use her academic, legal and leadership experience to strengthen government decision-making and improve outcomes for Islanders.
She is a senior academic who has run higher education institutions in Jersey, London and internationally, and has worked across law, governance, research, leadership, mediation and stakeholder engagement.
Ms De Than has also been involved in public and civic life in Jersey, including contributions to the Policy Centre Jersey, chairing the Jersey Law Commission, adjudicating for media regulator IMPRESS, and holding a range of charity leadership roles in Jersey and the UK.
She describes her political approach as focused on collaboration, evidence-based policymaking and stronger partnerships between government, the third sector and wider stakeholders.
Ms De Than has said she believes Jersey would benefit from a skills audit to better understand workforce strengths and opportunities, alongside earlier engagement with stakeholders in policy development.
Her campaign has emphasised improving how laws and policies are designed and implemented, with a focus on evidence, long-term planning and assessing real-world impact.
She has also highlighted her experience as a trade union leader and negotiator, saying this has given her the ability to resolve conflict, find consensus and represent people in difficult situations.
Ms De Than is supporting the priorities associated with the Value Jersey movement, including reducing costs for Islanders, cutting government waste and strengthening the local economy.
She has said she is standing as part of a wider push for change in how government operates, arguing that more collaborative and practical leadership is needed to address affordability and improve decision-making.
Cameron Monro
Cameron Monro is a political newcomer who says he wants to help address rising costs and make Jersey more affordable for younger generations.
He has said he is standing because he is concerned that many young people are being priced out of the Island and unable to build long-term futures in Jersey.
Mr Monro holds a Master’s degree in Cyber Security and has worked as a technology analyst for C5 Alliance and Logicalis, as well as serving as Technology Security Officer for the Co-Op.
Alongside his professional experience in the technology sector, he has also worked in more frontline roles, including in a taxi office and as a delivery driver.
He has said this combination of experiences has given him a broad perspective on life in Jersey, from both professional and everyday working environments.
His campaign has focused heavily on the cost of living, government spending and what he describes as a lack of discipline in public finances.
Mr Monro has also raised concerns about regulation and barriers to business growth, arguing that these contribute to higher costs and reduced competition in key sectors such as retail and housing.
He has highlighted St Helier’s role as the Island’s retail centre and has called for greater competition and lower prices for consumers.
Mr Monro has also pointed to outdated government systems and fragmented public spending, arguing that technology-led reform could improve efficiency and free up resources for frontline services.
He is standing alongside other independent candidates with a shared focus on improving affordability, efficiency and long-term economic opportunity in Jersey.
John Ttokkallos
John Ttokkallos says he wants to focus on putting people first and building what he describes as a “better future for Jersey.”
He says he cares deeply about St Helier, its residents and the Island’s long-term future, and believes Jersey thrives when it invests in people and plans responsibly.
Mr Ttokkallos has highlighted mental health as a key priority, calling for increased funding for services, earlier intervention and improved access to support. He has also said stigma around mental health must be addressed through education in schools, workplaces and the wider community.
He has pledged support for the Island’s mental health strategy and has said mental health should be treated with the same importance as physical health.
His campaign has also focused on improving sport, leisure and community facilities as a way of supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.
On infrastructure, he has backed investment in Jersey Airport and the Harbour, including improved connectivity through additional ferry routes and more direct flights to Europe, as well as offering support for major projects such as the new Hospital and Fort Regent redevelopment.
Mr Ttokkallos has said better connectivity is important for tourism, business and affordability, provided developments are delivered responsibly and transparently.
With almost 40 years’ experience working in hospitality and catering, he has also said he understands the pressures facing local businesses and wants to support restaurants, hotels and small retailers.
He has called for greater support for tourism and the development of new attractions to strengthen Jersey’s economy while maintaining the Island’s character.
He has also made accessibility and inclusion a central part of his platform, calling for improvements to public spaces, transport and employment opportunities for people with disabilities, alongside better coordinated support services.
Mr Ttokkallos, who comes from a Greek family, says his values are rooted in community, hard work and mutual support, and that his decision to stand comes from a desire to give back to Jersey after many years living on the Island.
