Two States Members Stand for Chief Minister
Two re-elected States Members have put their names forward for the position of Chief Minister of the Government of Jersey, after all 49 elected States Members were sworn into office this morning.
Each of the candidates listed below secured the support of the required number of elected States Members (minimum six) before today’s 5pm application deadline.
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Nominated States Member |
Constituency |
Party/Independent |
Nominees |
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Sam Mézec |
Deputy of St Helier South |
Reform Jersey |
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Kristina Moore |
Deputy of St Mary, St Ouen and St Peter |
Independent |
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The Chief Minister will be elected at the first official States Meeting, next Tuesday, 5 July. After the nominations are read out, each candidate will make a statement of up to 10 minutes and face up to one hour of questioning from States Members. The States Assembly will then vote the candidate they wish to become Chief Minister. The successful candidate will become Chief Minister designate until the Council of Ministers is elected at the next States Meeting, commencing Monday 11 July.
Deputy Kristina Moore - Chief Ministerial statement
Deputy Sam Mézec - Chief Ministerial statement
States of Jersey News Release.