TWO party leaders have been forced to stop their door-to-door election campaigning after testing positive for Covid.
With just eight days until Islanders head to the polls, Reform Jersey leader Senator Sam Mézec and Jersey Alliance leader Sir Mark Boleat both confirmed that they will continue to be available for voters online and over the phone but are unable to carry out traditional election canvassing.
On Twitter, with a picture of his positive test, Senator Mézec said: ‘Horrendous timing. Sorry to any constituents this means I won’t be able to get round to seeing on the doorstep as I take a few days to get over this.
‘I’m available on the phone and online for any voter who wants a chat. Will also fit in some social media live Q&As.’
Horrendous timing.
Sorry to any constituents this means I won’t be able to get round to seeing on the doorstep as I take a few days to get over this.
I’m available on the phone and online for any voter who wants a chat. Will also fit in some social media live Q&As. pic.twitter.com/mU5vk17WKS
— Deputy Sam Mézec (@SamMezecJsy) June 13, 2022
Meanwhile, a Jersey Alliance statement said: ‘Sir Mark Boleat has tested positive for Covid and as a result will not be continuing his door-to-door campaign in St Clement.
‘Sir Mark is in good spirits but disappointed that he is not meeting people face to face. Sir Mark has had a manifesto sent to all voters in St Clements and is happy to take phone calls from registered voters in the parish. He will continue working on social media from home.’
Senator Mézec is seeking election in St Helier South where there are four Deputy seats on offer and Sir Mark is standing for one of the four Deputy seats available in St Clement.
