2004 Guernsey general election
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The 2004 Guernsey general election was held on 21 April 2004 to elect 45 members of the States of Guernsey. All 45 elected members were independents.
The Elections Ordinance, 2004 came into force on 12 January.
There was a by-election in September 2005 to fill a vacancy in the district of St Peter Port South.
Electoral system
The members of the States of Guernsey were elected via plurality-at-large voting in seven districts, with each district electing either six or seven members.
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