In this article we will examine the importance of 2021 Saint Helena general election in the current context. 2021 Saint Helena general election has been the subject of debate and analysis in various fields, whether in politics, technology, science or culture. Its relevance is undeniable, as it impacts people's daily lives and society as a whole. Over time, 2021 Saint Helena general election has evolved, adapting to the changes and challenges that arise, which leads us to reflect on its role in the contemporary world. In this sense, we intend to explore the different facets of 2021 Saint Helena general election, analyzing its implications and proposing possible solutions or strategies to face the challenges it poses.
General elections were held in Saint Helena on 13 October 2021 to elect the 12 members of the Legislative Council. They were the first elections after a March 2021 referendum on changing the governance system of Saint Helena from a committee system to a ministerial system. Following the election, the island's first Chief Minister, Julie Thomas, was elected by members of the Legislative Council on its first session on 25 October.
The 12 seats in the Legislative Council were elected by plurality-at-large voting, with voters allowed to cast up to 12 votes. There are no registered political parties, so all candidates ran as independents.
Candidate | Votes | % | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Julie Thomas | 888 | 68.52 | Elected |
Andrew James Turner | 834 | 64.35 | Elected |
Corinda Sebastiana Stuart Essex | 827 | 63.81 | Re-elected |
Martin Dave Henry | 750 | 57.87 | Elected |
Jeffrey Robert Ellick | 688 | 53.09 | Re-elected |
Ronald Arthur Coleman | 678 | 52.31 | Elected |
Karl Gavin Thrower | 611 | 47.15 | Elected |
Gillian Ann Brooks | 561 | 43.29 | Elected |
Mark Alan Brooks | 533 | 41.13 | Elected |
Christine Scipio-O'Dean | 532 | 41.05 | Re-elected |
Robert Charles Midwinter | 485 | 37.42 | Elected |
Rosemary June Bargo | 456 | 35.19 | Elected |
Russell Keith Yon | 450 | 34.72 | Unseated |
Peter Anthony Young | 410 | 31.64 | |
Derek Franklin Thomas | 394 | 30.40 | Unseated |
Paul Laban | 376 | 29.01 | |
Clint Richard Beard | 369 | 28.47 | Unseated |
Melissa Kim Fowler | 368 | 28.40 | |
Keith Gordon Brinsden | 315 | 24.31 | |
Helene Virginia Williams | 308 | 23.77 | |
Cruyff Gerard Buckley | 299 | 23.07 | Unseated |
Gavin George Ellick | 279 | 21.53 | Unseated |
Leslie Paul Baldwin | 260 | 20.06 | |
Julie Christine Fowler | 194 | 14.97 | |
Damien Shaun Thomas | 187 | 14.43 | |
Lionel George Williams | 67 | 5.17 | |
Elizabeth Knipe | 65 | 5.02 | |
Donald Eric Thomas | 65 | 5.02 | |
Patrick Arthur Williams | 40 | 3.09 | |
Total | 12,289 | 100.00 | |
Valid votes | 1,296 | 99.62 | |
Invalid/blank votes | 5 | 0.38 | |
Total votes | 1,301 | 100.00 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 2,162 | 60.18 | |
Source: St Helena Government, St Helena Government |