The Provisional Register of Electors for 2026 has been published today, Thursday 7 May 2026.
Eligible persons will have until 16:00 on Friday 22 May 2026 to submit applications using Form ‘A’ to amend the provisional register.
Persons who have St Helenian Status as defined by law (Immigration Ordinance, 2011), are ordinarily resident on St Helena, and are aged 17 years or over may apply to amend the Provisional Register. Amendments include:
- Adding your name
- Amending any details in the Provisional Register, e.g. if you have changed your name or address
- Changing the Electoral District in which you can vote
The Registration Officer aims to publish a final Register of Electors which is as up-to-date and accurate as possible. Eligible persons are able to apply to amend any of their personal details which may be out of date using Form ‘A’. For example, they may have changed their name or address and wish to update their registration details.
It is possible also to amend the register to enable voting in a different district from that in which you live. For example, an eligible person may live in Longwood and work in Jamestown, so when there is an election, it may be more convenient for them to vote in Jamestown during the working day. It is possible for the register to accommodate this, provided the eligible person makes an application to do so.
The importance of including accurate information in the register cannot be overstated, so please check the Provisional Register to make sure your details are accurate. The Registration Officer or any of the Assistant Registration Officers can check the details for you if you are not able to access a copy of the register. Remember it is your responsibility to check the Provisional Register and to make an application to amend it if you wish to.
Completed Forms ‘A’ can be submitted by 16:00 on Friday 22 May, to either of the following officers at the Castle, in hard copy or via email:
Carol Henry: carol.henry@sainthelena.gov.sh; Anita Legg: anita.legg@sainthelena.gov.sh;
or any of the Assistant Registration Officers listed at www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/government/public-information/elections/.
Persons who are ordinarily resident on the island, but who are currently offshore can apply to amend the register by using the prescribed Form ‘B’.
Both Form ‘A’ and Form ‘B’ can be accessed on the SHG website at www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/government/public-information/elections/.
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