Political Parties and Elections
Guernsey has no political parties with all representatives being elected as non-partisans.
| Candidates | Seats |
|---|---|
| Elected non-partisans | 45 |
| Representatives of the parish authorities | 0 |
| Representatives of the States of Alderney | 2 |
| Total | 47 |
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