Consultation launched to help decide the future of island-wide voting

• The States Assembly & Constitution Committee is conducting a survey on island-wide voting.
• The survey is open to all Guernsey residents aged 16 and over.
• It aims to gather opinions on the electoral system following the 2025 General Election.
• Responses will help track changes in community views since a similar survey in 2023.
• Survey completion is encouraged before the 23rd March deadline.

The States Assembly & Constitution Committee wants views on the island-wide voting system used in the last two general elections.

People are invited to express their opinions through a survey available until 23rd March 2026.

This survey targets all residents of Guernsey, Herm, and Jethou, who are aged 16 and over, regardless of whether they voted in the 2025 General Election.

By comparing the responses to a similar consultation conducted in 2023, the Committee aims to identify shifts in public sentiment concerning the voting system.

Islanders can participate via the online platform at https://islandglobalresearch.com/IWVsurvey2026/.

For those preferring a paper format, copies can be requested by calling (01481) 716227 or emailing info@islandglobalresearch.com.

SACC President Deputy Sarah Hansmann Rouxel, President of the SACC, said: “How we elect our People’s Deputies really matters. Island-wide voting is still relatively new for Guernsey, and it is right that we ask the community in the wake of the 2025 election how they feel it is working in practice.”

She emphasised that the purpose of the survey is not to advocate for a specific system but to gather community input on the effectiveness of the electoral system.

Deputy Rouxel also encouraged participation, saying, “You don’t need to be a political expert to take part. If you live here and you are 16 or over, your view counts. The survey takes around 10 to 15 minutes, and I would really encourage as many islanders as possible to complete it.”

SACC will analyse the survey results in preparation for potential improvements to the electoral system before the next General Election in 2029.