In the matter of the election for a Connetable in the Parish of St Mary [2022] JRC 125 (10 June 2022)

In the matter of the election for a Connetable in the Parish of St Mary [2022] JRC 125 (10 June 2022)

Election proceeds with remaining candidates; votes for withdrawn candidate are invalid and cannot be recast due to confidentiality constraints.

Citation
[2022] JRC 125
Parties
Withdrawn Candidate: Mark Anthony Baker; Attorney General: Attorney General Mark Temple Q.C.; Electors: Parishioners of St Mary
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 June 2022
Procedural Posture
Election Law Application / Post Withdrawal Orders
Outcome
Election to proceed with remaining candidates; votes for withdrawn candidate invalid.
Legal Topics
Withdrawal of Candidate, Invalid Votes, Ballot Confidentiality
Election Law Public Law Withdrawal of Candidate Invalid Votes Ballot Confidentiality

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Parties

Mark Anthony Baker

Withdrawn Candidate

Attorney General Mark Temple Q.C.

Attorney General

Parishioners of St Mary

Electors

Procedural Posture

Election Law Application / Post Withdrawal Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Should the election proceed after candidate withdrawal?
  2. 2 How should votes cast for the withdrawn candidate be treated?
  3. 3 Should electors who voted for the withdrawn candidate be allowed to vote again?

Ratio Decidendi

Election proceeds with remaining candidates; votes for withdrawn candidate are invalid and cannot be recast due to confidentiality constraints.

Court Disposition

Election to proceed with remaining candidates; votes for withdrawn candidate invalid.

Orders

  • Election for Connétable in St Mary proceeds with two candidates.
  • Mr Baker's name to be omitted or struck through on future ballot papers.