2017 Saint Helena general election explained

General elections were held in Saint Helena on 26 July 2017.^[1] A total of 17 candidates contested the elections.^[2]

Electoral system

The 12 seats in the Legislative Council were elected by plurality-at-large voting, with voters allowed to cast up to 12 votes.^[3] Eight polling stations were opened for voting.^[3]

Notes and References

1. http://www.sams.sh/sentinel/Sentinel_170720.pdf General Election 2017
2. http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/official-list-of-candidates-for-general-election-2017/ Official list of candidates for general election, 2017
3. http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/general-election-2017-6/ General election 2017