2001 Castel by-election

2001 Castel by-election

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Castel district
Registered4,269[1]
Turnout39.64%[1]

Deputy before election

David John Nussbaumer
Independent

Elected Deputy

Hunter Adam
Independent

The 2001 Castel by-election was held in the States of Guernsey district of Castel on 21 March 2001, following the resignation of deputy David John Nussbaumer due to other time commitments and frustrations with the current government.[2][3] Medical doctor Hunter Adam was elected with 27.51% of the vote, defeating Pat Wisher and five other candidates.[1]

There were two polling stations at Castel Douzaine Room and Beaucamp Road.[1]

Results

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2001 Castel by-election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Hunter Adam 466 27.51%
Independent Pat Wisher 363 21.43%
Independent Barry Paint 326 19.24%
Independent Keith Tostevin 199 11.75%
Independent Andrew Linehan 196 11.57%
Independent Michael Bourgaize 86 5.08%
Independent Gordon Young 24 1.42%
Majority 103 6.08%
Rejected ballots 34 2.01%
Total votes 1,694 100.0%
Turnout 1,694 39.64%
Registered electors 4,269

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Castel by-election". The Guernsey Press. Guernsey: Guiton Group. 2001-03-21. Archived from the original on 2001-04-09. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  2. ^ Carey, V. G. (2000-12-13). "Resignation of Deputy D. J. Nussbaumer". Billet d'État. XXVI. Guernsey: Guernsey Press and Star Ltd: 1506.
  3. ^ Carey, V. G. (2000-01-31). "Electoral District of the Castel". Billet d'État. 2001 (1). Guernsey: Guernsey Press and Star Ltd: 61.