General Synod elections
The General Synod is the legislative body of the Church of England. Together with the Westminster Parliament, it is the only body in the land which is entitled to make national law for England.
New clergy and lay members have been elected to General Synod to serve from Autumn 2026. Those elected will serve for five years. The following people have been elected to represent the Diocese of Portsmouth:
Laity:
- Noah Chamberlain
- Ian Johnston
- Vanda Leary
Clergy
- The Rev Jennifer Camirand
- The Rev Dr Paul Chamberlain
- The Rev Andrew Hargreaves
Details of how each count unfolded (including when candidates were eliminated and how votes were transferred under the Single Transferable Vote system) can be downloaded from here:
- House of Clergy election count
- House of Clergy election count (detailed)
- House of Laity election count
- House of Laity election count (detailed)
The six elected representatives named above will join Bishop Jonathan at regular meetings of General Synod. The first such meeting takes place in November at Church House, London.