Politics of Guernsey - Political Parties and Elections

Political Parties and Elections

Guernsey has no political parties with all representatives being elected as non-partisans.

e • d Summary of the 21 April 2004 States of Guernsey election results
Candidates Seats
Elected non-partisans 45
Representatives of the parish authorities 0
Representatives of the States of Alderney 2
Total 47

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