Politics Disassembled

Election 2026 has delivered political casualties, surprise victories and the first clues about who could become Jersey's next Chief Minister.

In this special Election Disassembled results edition, Fiona Potigny breaks down the biggest stories from a dramatic night at the count.

What does Sam Mézec's failed Senatorial bid mean for Reform Jersey? Is Value Jersey emerging as a new political force? And after topping the Senatorial poll, could Helen Miles now have her sights on the top job?

Plus: the political comebacks, the constituency shocks, and what to watch as the final St Helier results come in.

This is everything you need to know about the Jersey Election 2026 results – in less than five minutes.

Election Disassembled – a series of short, unfiltered conversations with the candidates standing in Jersey's 2026 election.  In this episode, we speak to Steve Pallett, candidate for Constable of St Brelade.

Our team issued every candidate the same challenge: come into our studio, sit down with us, and explain why Islanders should vote for you. No campaign rally. No carefully managed audience. Just a microphone and their ideas.

 Some were brave enough to take up the challenge. Some weren’t.

Those who did were asked to sum up their vision for Jersey in two minutes before facing a round of quick-fire questions based on the big issues YOU, our readers, told us want to hear from candidates about – as well as some lighter hearted questions designed to reveal a little more about the person behind the politics.

Election Disassembled – a series of short, unfiltered conversations with the candidates standing in Jersey's 2026 election.  In this episode, we speak to Tina Palmer, candidate for Constable of St Lawrence.

Our team issued every candidate the same challenge: come into our studio, sit down with us, and explain why Islanders should vote for you. No campaign rally. No carefully managed audience. Just a microphone and their ideas.

 Some were brave enough to take up the challenge. Some weren’t.

Those who did were asked to sum up their vision for Jersey in two minutes before facing a round of quick-fire questions based on the big issues YOU, our readers, told us want to hear from candidates about – as well as some lighter hearted questions designed to reveal a little more about the person behind the politics.

Election Disassembled – a series of short, unfiltered conversations with the candidates standing in Jersey's 2026 election.  In this episode, we speak to Raluca Kovacs, candidate for Deputy in St Saviour, standing for Reform Jersey.

Our team issued every candidate the same challenge: come into our studio, sit down with us, and explain why Islanders should vote for you. No campaign rally. No carefully managed audience. Just a microphone and their ideas.

 Some were brave enough to take up the challenge. Some weren’t.

Those who did were asked to sum up their vision for Jersey in two minutes before facing a round of quick-fire questions based on the big issues YOU, our readers, told us want to hear from candidates about – as well as some lighter hearted questions designed to reveal a little more about the person behind the politics.

Election Disassembled – a series of short, unfiltered conversations with the candidates standing in Jersey's 2026 election.  In this episode, we speak to Louise Doublet, candidate for Deputy in St Saviour.

Our team issued every candidate the same challenge: come into our studio, sit down with us, and explain why Islanders should vote for you. No campaign rally. No carefully managed audience. Just a microphone and their ideas.

 Some were brave enough to take up the challenge. Some weren’t.

Those who did were asked to sum up their vision for Jersey in two minutes before facing a round of quick-fire questions based on the big issues YOU, our readers, told us want to hear from candidates about – as well as some lighter hearted questions designed to reveal a little more about the person behind the politics.

Election Disassembled – a series of short, unfiltered conversations with the candidates standing in Jersey's 2026 election.  In this episode, we speak to Chris Leck, candidate for St Saviour.

Our team issued every candidate the same challenge: come into our studio, sit down with us, and explain why Islanders should vote for you. No campaign rally. No carefully managed audience. Just a microphone and their ideas.

 Some were brave enough to take up the challenge. Some weren’t.

Those who did were asked to sum up their vision for Jersey in two minutes before facing a round of quick-fire questions based on the big issues YOU, our readers, told us want to hear from candidates about – as well as some lighter hearted questions designed to reveal a little more about the person behind the politics.

Election Disassembled – a series of short, unfiltered conversations with the candidates standing in Jersey's 2026 election.  In this episode, we speak to Chris Rebindaine, candidate for St Mary, St Ouen and St Peter.

Our team issued every candidate the same challenge: come into our studio, sit down with us, and explain why Islanders should vote for you. No campaign rally. No carefully managed audience. Just a microphone and their ideas.

 Some were brave enough to take up the challenge. Some weren’t.

Those who did were asked to sum up their vision for Jersey in two minutes before facing a round of quick-fire questions based on the big issues YOU, our readers, told us want to hear from candidates about – as well as some lighter hearted questions designed to reveal a little more about the person behind the politics.

Election Disassembled – a series of short, unfiltered conversations with the candidates standing in Jersey's 2026 election.  In this episode, we speak to Lucy Stephenson, candidate for St Mary, St Ouen and St Peter.

Our team issued every candidate the same challenge: come into our studio, sit down with us, and explain why Islanders should vote for you. No campaign rally. No carefully managed audience. Just a microphone and their ideas.

 Some were brave enough to take up the challenge. Some weren’t.

Those who did were asked to sum up their vision for Jersey in two minutes before facing a round of quick-fire questions based on the big issues YOU, our readers, told us want to hear from candidates about – as well as some lighter hearted questions designed to reveal a little more about the person behind the politics.

Election Disassembled – a series of short, unfiltered conversations with the candidates standing in Jersey's 2026 election.  In this episode, we speak to Peter McLinton, candidate for St John, St Lawrence and Trinity.

Our team issued every candidate the same challenge: come into our studio, sit down with us, and explain why Islanders should vote for you. No campaign rally. No carefully managed audience. Just a microphone and their ideas.

 Some were brave enough to take up the challenge. Some weren’t.

Those who did were asked to sum up their vision for Jersey in two minutes before facing a round of quick-fire questions based on the big issues YOU, our readers, told us want to hear from candidates about – as well as some lighter hearted questions designed to reveal a little more about the person behind the politics.

Election Disassembled – a series of short, unfiltered conversations with the candidates standing in Jersey's 2026 election.  In this episode, we speak to Andy Sinclair, candidate for St Helier South, standing with the People First party.

Our team issued every candidate the same challenge: come into our studio, sit down with us, and explain why Islanders should vote for you. No campaign rally. No carefully managed audience. Just a microphone and their ideas.

 Some were brave enough to take up the challenge. Some weren’t.

Those who did were asked to sum up their vision for Jersey in two minutes before facing a round of quick-fire questions based on the big issues YOU, our readers, told us want to hear from candidates about – as well as some lighter hearted questions designed to reveal a little more about the person behind the politics.