General elections were due to be held in Sark on 14 December 2022. However, only 5 candidates were nominated for the 9 seats available in the Chief Pleas, meaning that all were elected unopposed for a four-year term, without a public vote being required.[1]
Results
Only 5 candidates vied and were elected unopposed for the 9 available seats, meaning a by-election was due to take place in March 2023 to fill the 4 vacant seats.
Jolie Claire Booth
John David Guille
Christopher Kennedy-Barnard
Andrew Henry Benedict Miller
Helen Mildred Plummer
On 15 March 2023 a by election was held to fill the 4 vacant seats, but only two candidates stood, so were duly appointed, leaving two seats still vacant.[2]