Politics of Saint Helena
The Crown The Monarch Charles III Heir Apparent William, Prince of Wales
Government Governor Nigel Phillips Executive Council Chief Minister Julie Thomas Chief Secretary Attorney General Sheriff Responsible Minister (UK): The Lord Ahmad Plantation House The Castle
Legislature Legislative Council Speaker of Saint Helena Cyril Gunnell 2013 2017 2021
Judiciary Magistrates and Juvenile Courts Supreme Court of St Helena St Helena Court of Appeal Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Citizenship Belonger status British Overseas Territories citizen Passport Visa requirements
Other Flag Jamestown (capital) Saint Helena Pound Half Tree Hollow Saint Paul's Longwood Alarm Forest Trade unions Saint Helena Airport
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General elections were held in Saint Helena on 17 July 2013.^[1]

Electoral system

The 12 elected members of the Legislative Council were elected in a single constituency, with voters having 12 votes to cast. This marked a change from the 2009 elections, which saw Council members elected in two six-seat constituencies.^[1] A further three ex officio members were appointed to the Council.

A total of 20 candidates registered for the elections.^[1]

Results