Stark differences in election campaign costs shown
BBCOne successful Senator for Jersey spent about £14,000 on his electoral campaign, compared to another who declared nothing at all, an expenses report has revealed.
Jersey's electoral authority released the expenses of all candidates, successful and not, from this year's election.
Senators could spend a maximum of £15,172.21 for their campaigns, with constable funds ranging from £2,708.10 in St Mary to £6,490.97 in St Helier. Deputies could spend between £3,706.11 to £3,986.52.
The report found Senator Alan Maclean, now Jersey's Minister for Treasury and Resources, spent £13,370.90, whereas returning Minister for Health and Social Services Senator Tom Binet did not claim any spending.
His sister, Assistant Minister Rose Binet, also reported no expenses.
More uniquely, unsuccessful candidate Guy de Faye spent £10.98 on black cable ties and new St Saviour Constable David Curtis spent £78.60 on sweets.
All election candidates, whether they are successfully elected or not, were legally required to submit their expenses.
The returning Constable of Grouville Mark Labey spent only £20.41 on timber, used for election sign supports, and elected St Saviour Deputy Chris Leck listed £22 on eclairs.
Returning Chief Minister Senator Lyndon Farnham was the second highest claimer, spending £13,310.60 on his electoral campaign.
Jersey's youngest Deputy for St Brelade claimed a donation from political movement Value Jersey of £790, and spent £100 on cake materials.
Value Jersey also donated £6,391 to newly appointed Assistant Minister Senator Serena Guthrie.
Overall, candidates collectively spent £108,890.56
Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to channel.islands@bbc.co.uk.
