**For information only: Applications closed**.
There is currently a vacant seat in the States and there will be an island-wide by-election on Wednesday 29 April to fill it.
If you care about Guernsey and its future, you could be an amazing candidate. Let us know if you are considering it, we can help. Email hello@womeninpubliclife.gg.
Here’s some inspiration from some of the current women deputies:
Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller
Key information for the by-election
The by-election website is at byelection2026.gg with all the information you need as a voter and as a candidate. Manifestos will be added after nominations have been submitted.
23-25 March 2026
The is the window for candidates to submit their nomination form to the Bailiff’s Office. The nomination form is available at byelection2026.gg. The media will publish the names of candidates as they are submitted. The full list will be known by the evening of 25 March.
10 April 2026
Deadline to apply for a postal vote (by 23:59). If you had a postal vote for the 2025 general election, it will not carry over, you need to apply again. Link to apply for a postal vote.
25 April 2026
The electoral roll closes at 23:59. If you were on the electoral roll for last year’s election you DON’T need to re-register. But if you’ve moved house or changed name it would be a good idea to update your details.
If you couldn’t vote last time but you are now eligible, you can sign up to the electoral roll. If you will be 16 on or before 29 April, you can register to vote. If you have been in the island for two years or more, you can register to vote.
29 April 2026
Voting Day. Polling stations will be at Beau Sejour, St Martin’s Douzaine Room, Castel Douzaine Room and Vale Douzaine Room. All voters will be able to vote at all polling stations. As this is an election to fill one empty seat, voters will have one vote only.
