The position of senator was abolished in 2022 but could make a comeback in time for Jersey's 2026 general election under plans from one government minister.

Treasury Minister Elaine Millar wants to see the class of politician brought back to the States Assembly.

Senators played an important role in island politics; representing all of Jersey rather than a specific parish or district.

Deputy Millar believes the 'fairest system of all' is by having people elected by everybody in the island, who everybody can vote for.

"Regardless of where you live in Jersey, you will be able to vote for nine Senators [if this proposition is passed] from whoever puts themselves forward as senator.

"Because senators are elected on the island-wide mandate, their approach should be based much more on an island-wide basis than a district or parish basis."

Treasury Minister Elaine Millar, Deputy for St. John, St. Lawrence and Trinity.

Senators were scrapped due to the Privileges and Procedures Committee deeming Jersey politics overly complicated.

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There are currently 49 politicians in the States Assembly; comprising 12 constables - one representing each of Jersey's parishes - and 37 deputies.

Each deputy represents around 3,000 islanders in one of the nine constituencies.

Deputy Millar would like to see nine deputy seats become senatorial positions.

This would mean there would be 28 deputies in the States Assembly, 12 constables and nine senators.

Jersey's States Chamber

Other politicians have already tried re-instating senators during this current political term, including by with Deputies Ian Gorst and Lyndon Farnham, who has since become Chief Minister.

Read: Bid made to reinstate senators In 2026

The proposal was defeated by a single vote.

Ten months later, Deputy Moz Scott tried again, but lost by a greater margin of 30 votes to 14.

Channel 103 asked Deputy Millar why she believes her proposition has a chance at success, compared to the failed ones before her.

"It says very clearly 'take one deputy from each district and create the role of senator'.

"I think the first proposition was much more principals-based 'just bring them back', but I think mine sets out a clear mechanism.

"Quite a number of members have said to me that they will support it. I will be aiming to speak to more and hopefully persuade them this is the right thing to do and it's what the public wants."

Deputy Elaine Millar promised voters she would attempt to reintroduce senators to Jersey's politics in her 2022 manifesto.

"I think there is a real demand from the public to bring senators back.

"This is my attempt to actually do something to impact and influence the position, and it's driven by what people tell me when I speak to them about the subject.

"I haven't met anybody who's said 'no, I'm not bothered about senators' . In terms of the public, the public would like to see an island-wide mandate."