Guernsey Election 2020: Polls close in island-wide election

Each voter had one ballot paper and could vote for up to 38 candidates

Polls have closed across Guernsey in the first entirely island-wide general election.

Voting was open on 3, 4, 6 and 7 October at island-wide polling stations and also parish specific stations on 6 and 7 October.

The count is due to begin on Thursday morning at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre.

The States of Guernsey said 31,301 islanders registered to vote for up to 38 prospective deputies, with more than 21,000 opting for a postal vote.

The 38 candidates that receive the most votes will be elected to the States of Guernsey with their term due to last from 16 October until the next election in June 2025.