Judy Martin (politician)
Jersey politician
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Judy Ann Martin is a former Jersey politician who served in the States Assembly for 22 years. She was first elected as a Deputy for St Helier No.1 (South) in the Jersey by-election of 2000.[1] Martin was later re-elected for this role a further 6 times, in the Jersey General Elections of 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014 and 2018.
Judith Ann Martin | |
|---|---|
| Deputy | |
| In office 2000–2022 | |
| Constituency | St Helier No. 1 |
| Majority | 190 |
| Minister for Social Security | |
| In office 2018–2022 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Pinel |
| Succeeded by | Elaine Millar |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Independent (2000-2005, 2005-2021, 2022-Present) Jersey Democratic Alliance (2005) Jersey Alliance (2021-2022) |
| Children | 3 |
She was appointed as an Assistant Minister for Health and Social Services in November 2011.[2]
She was appointed as the Minister for Social Security in May 2018, where she navigated through the complex financial and logistical challenges of the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic.
In the 2022 Jersey General Election, Martin was defeated in the race for Deputy of St Helier South (No.1). She came in 6th place with 496 votes (9.0%), falling short of fourth-placed Deputy David Warr, who received 616 votes (11.2%). [3]
Martin unsuccessfully stood in the 2026 Jersey General Election, where she placed 5th out of 9 candidates for the role of deputy for St Helier South. [4]
Political career
In 2005, Martin stood for election with the newly formed Jersey Democratic Alliance. She left the party shortly afterwards. [5]
New police headquarters
Martin voiced opposition to the construction of a new HQ for the States of Jersey Police at the proposed Green Street car park site, suggesting it should be built elsewhere.[6]
In 2021, Martin joined the newly formed Jersey Alliance party.[7] She left the party in 2022.[8]
For the 2026 Jersey General Election, Martin was endorsed by Value Jersey.[9]
