With less than three 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 3, which covers St John, St Lawrence and Trinity, has three seats up for grabs this year.
The incumbents are Deputies Andy Howell, Hilary Jeune, Elaine Millar, and Kirsten Morel.
Deputy Howell is standing for Constable of Trinity, Deputy Millar is standing for Senator, while Deputy Jeune and Deputy Morel are both seeking re-election as Deputies.
Here is who is in the running…
Deputy Kirsten Morel
Deputy Kirsten Morel is seeking re-election as a Deputy for St Lawrence, St John and Trinity, where he currently represents the three-parish district.
The current Economic Development Minister was first elected to the States Assembly in 2018 as Deputy for St Lawrence.
Deputy Morel said he wishes to continue working as a district politician, focusing on issues affecting rural parishes – including the island’s ageing population, strengthening links with France, supporting the rural economy and parish-level concerns.
He indicated at this week’s hustings that he was unlikely to seek “a big ministerial role”, but said he was “happy to be an assistant minister for the right government”.
Deputy Morel has also highlighted the importance of making Jersey attractive to young people through economic development, improved career opportunities and tackling housing affordability and inflation.
His priorities also include developing social support networks for older islanders, particularly those who are isolated or caring for partners.
Deputy Morel has said he would seek to continue strengthening Jersey’s rural and marine economies, as well as enhancing regional relationships with Brittany, Normandy and other Channel Islands to support cultural and economic exchange.
Deputy Hilary Jeune
Deputy Hilary Jeune is seeking re-election as a Deputy for St John, St Lawrence and Trinity after first being elected to the States Assembly in 2022.
She currently chairs the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel and has previously served as an Assistant Environment Minister.
Deputy Jeune is also the chair of Jersey’s youth homelessness charity JAYF.
After being elected as a political newcomer in 2022, Deputy Jeune said she is standing again to continue work on affordable housing, environmental protection, infrastructure investment and the long-term sustainability of public finances.
Her campaign focuses on supporting young people to build a future in Jersey, improving services for an ageing population, and backing small businesses as part of the island’s wider economy.
She has described her approach as focused on “competence and long-term planning”, with an emphasis on practical decision-making that improves everyday life.
Deputy Jeune said she remains committed to representing the district and continues to engage with parishioners on local priorities as part of her re-election campaign.
Peter McLinton
Peter McLinton is standing for election as a Deputy in St Lawrence, St John and Trinity.
He is hoping to make a return to the States Assembly after previously serving one term as Deputy for St Saviour between 2014 and 2018.
He is also known as “Peter Mac” in his role as a presenter on the Channel 103 breakfast show.
Mr McLinton says he is standing because he believes politics in Jersey can be “done better”, with a focus on calmer, fairer and more practical decision-making.
He said he wants to avoid divisive politics, instead emphasising cooperation and practical solutions that improve everyday life for islanders.
In St John, St Lawrence and Trinity, he believes that sensible transport, safer roads, practical parking, local amenities and policies that reflect the day-to-day experience of living in the rural parishes are needed.
Mr McLinton describes his values as fairness, common sense, value for money, delivery, and accountability.
Phil Romeril
Phil Romeril is standing for Deputy in St Lawrence, St John and Trinity.
He missed out on getting elected in 2022 after finishing fifth in St Helier North when standing for the now-dissolved political party Jersey Alliance.
Mr Romeril is a trained pharmacist who has lived in St Lawrence for most of his life.
He co-founded Call&Check, an initiative aimed at supporting elderly islanders to live safely at home, and is the chair of Family Nursing and Home Care.
As a founding member of the Value Jersey movement, Mr Romeril was involved in developing what the group described as a “roadmap” for candidates – although Value Jersey does not formally endorse any individuals. He has since stepped back from the political movement to focus on his own campaign.
Mr Romeril said he is standing because he believes the parishes of St John, St Lawrence and Trinity are at the heart of Jersey and should be represented by deputies who reflect their “character as well as geography”.
His campaign has emphasised community values, practical teamwork and a focus on delivering outcomes that put people and place first.
