Elections in St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Elections in St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha take place for several reasons. The elections in the British overseas territory of St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha have been based on a new constitution since 2009 .
There are no political parties or constituencies (since 2013).
St. Helena
On St. Helena every four years, elections to find since 1963, single-chamber legislature , the Legislative Council ( German Legislative Council ) instead. 12 MPs are elected, three of whom join ex officio . This also includes a speaker and vice-speaker.
The entire island has been a constituency since the 2013 elections. Previously, this was divided into two constituencies, in each of which six MPs were elected. The elections should not be held earlier than 14 days after the dissolution of the Island Council and no later than 30 days afterwards.
Referendums
Three referendums have been held in St. Helena in the past .
- March 23, 2013 : Vote to introduce a chairman of the legislative council ( chief councilor ), analogous to the position of chief islander on Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. An amendment to the constitution would have been necessary for this. If the voter turnout was less than ten percent, 80 percent (168 votes) rejected the application.
- May 25, 2005 : A constitutional referendum was held on the instructions of the UK government. This envisaged the establishment of ministries in the sense of a ministerial government . The proposal was rejected by 53 percent of the votes cast.
- January 21 to February 1, 2002 : Referendum on whether the RMS St. Helena should be replaced by a new ship or whether the island should get an airport instead. Almost 72 percent were in favor of building an airport (today St. Helena Airport ) and 28 percent in favor of a new ship.
Ascension
On Ascension at least every three years, a new Island Council ( English Iceland Council ), according to the General Election Order elected in 2008, consisting of seven members. The exact tasks and powers of the Island Council are laid down in a separate law. The constitution of the Island Council in general is guaranteed.
Elections 2019
The 2019 elections for the Island Council took place on September 26, 2019. With only seven candidates standing, only five seats were elected. If there are more than eight candidates, seven seats are available.
| person | be right | Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Katharyn Sarah Chadwick | 73 | Yes |
| Andrew Robert Ellick | 68 | Yes |
| Keturah Viola George | 105 | Yes |
| Kristopher Edward Hall | 60 | No |
| Andrew Cansfield Hobson | 64 | Yes |
| Iain Courtney Lamb | 45 | No |
| Alan Herbert Nicholls | 83 | Yes |
Elections 2016
The 2016 elections for the Island Council took place on September 1, 2016. The official election result was confirmed by Governor Lisa Honan on September 2, 2016 after it was announced on September 1. The turnout was 23 percent. 80 percent of the elected councilors are women.
| person | be right | Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Samantha Jean Arms-Lawrence | 55 | Yes |
| Marie-Anne Mabel Dennis | 93 | Yes |
| Katie Jean Downes | 36 | No |
| Jacqueline Rose Ellick | 80 | Yes |
| Keturah Viola George | 76 | Yes |
| Nicholas Ivan John | 68 | Yes |
Tristan da Cunha
In Tristan da Cunha , a new will at least every three years Island Council (Iceland Council) selected. It is headed by the administrator. The island council consists of eight elected and three appointed members (these have no voting rights). There is a quota that at least one council member must be a woman.
Elections 2019
The 2019 elections took place on March 26, 2019. There was a choice of 13 people for eight seats. The turnout was 74.6 percent.
- Clive Glass
- James Glass - the Chief Islander elected
- Jason Green
- Kelly Green
- Rodney Green
- Ian Lavarello
- Paul Repetto
- Steve Swain
- Carlene Glass-Green - Appointed
- Warren Glass - appointed
- Dawn Repetto - appointed
Elections 2016
The 2016 elections took place on March 9, 2016. The following eleven people will sit on the Island Council until 2019, after the one that met between 2013 and 2016 was dissolved on February 4, 2016. The turnout was 83 percent.
- James Patrick Glass
- Warren Glass
- Sarah Green
- Terence Green
- Ian lavarello - the Chief Islander elected
- Lorraine Repetto
- Emma Swain
- Paula Swain
- Conrad Glass - appointed
- Harold Green - appointed
- Iris Green - appointed
Web links
- Government website of St. Helena (English)
- Government side of Ascension (English)
- Official Site of Tristan da Cunha (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Saint Helena, ELECTION FOR LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Election Guide. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- ↑ a b ISLAND GOVERNMENT (ASCENSION) ORDINANCE, 2008. Ascension Island, 2008, Section II.
- ↑ St Helena votes NO in chief councillor poll. ( Memento from March 6, 2016 in the Internet Archive )
- ^ St. Helena, May 25, 2005, constitution with cabinet government. Database and Search Engine for Direct Democracy. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
- ↑ Saint Helena: Mixed reactions over airport plans. BBC News, August 16, 2012.
- ↑ LAWS OF ASCENSION ISLAND. St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, November 2014, issue 8.
- ↑ THE CONSTITUTION OF ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA. Legislative.co.uk, 2009, No. 1751, Chapter 2, Section 4, Paragraph 149.
- ^ Island Council Election Results. Ascension Island Government. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- ^ Certificate of General Election Results. Ascension Island, September 1, 2016.
- ^ New Council Elected for Ascension Island. Ascension Island, September 5, 2016.
- ↑ 2019 Island Council Election Results. Tristan da Cunha Government News. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- ^ Council 2016–2019. The Tristan da Cunha website. ( Memento of the original from September 9, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
