Bye-election: Which States Members are bowing out from politics in 2026?

Some key figures in Jersey politics have decided not to stand for re-election in 2026.

The full list of candidates for Jersey's 2026 general election has been confirmed, with 92 people running for office to fill 49 seats in the States Assembly.

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Among those not seeking re-election are former Chief Minister Kristina Moore. The first woman to become the island's leader was ousted in an historic vote of no confidence in January 2024, a mere six months after topping the poll in her district and taking office.

Announcing her departure, she said:

"It has been a huge honour to have represented you as your Deputy and Senator... I remain very grateful to the many people who have supported and encouraged me over the past 15 years and all that has been achieved.

"However, I feel that it is time for me to pursue some of my other interests, outside of politics."

Also retiring, at the age of 80, Sir Philip Bailhache, ending half a century in public office, which has included spells as Bailiff and External Relations Minister. He was first elected to the States in 1972.

Simon Crowcroft, who has been Constable of St Helier since 2001, has stood down. He'd been in the States since 1996, initially as a town deputy.

Fellow long-serving St Helier politician Geoff Southern, a Reform Jersey party member, has also retired.

Trinity Constable Philip Le Sueur is another retiree from political life.  So too, St Lawrence Constable Deidre Mezbourian, who said back in February that she would not be looking for another term, after 21 years in the Assembly.

"I am honoured and humbled to be the longest-serving female Constable in Jersey’s history.”

Philip Ozouf has quietly disappeared from public life. 

The St Saviour representative is not seeking re-election following a tumultuous final year in office where he was suspended three times from the States Assembly for his conduct.

The exclusions followed separate convictions for illegally employing migrant workers and motoring offences.

The former minister repeatedly resisted calls for his resignation. 

Moz Scott - who was elected in St Brelade in 2022, decided not to run again. Her announcement came In April, just days after she resigned as an Assistant Minister in protest at the government's leadership.

"It has been a privilege to serve as Deputy of St Brelade, and I am grateful for the trust and support of those who elected me, as well as the wider Island community."

13 former States members are attempting a political comeback by standing for either Senator (3), deputy (8)  or Constable (2) in 2026.

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