Julie Thomas (politician)

The Honourable Julie Thomas MLC
Thomas in 2022
1st Chief Minister of Saint Helena
Incumbent
Assumed office 25 October 2021
Monarchs	Elizabeth II Charles III
Governor	Philip Rushbrook Nigel Phillips
Preceded by	Office established
Personal details
Born	Julie Dorne Thomas
Occupation	Politician and businessperson

Julie Dorne Thomas is the inaugural Chief Minister of Saint Helena.[1]

Thomas was elected to the role on 25 October 2021 by the Legislative Council following the 2021 Saint Helena general election, in which she received the most votes out of all candidates.[2][3][4]

See also

• List of first women governors and chief ministers
• List of female constituent and dependent territory leaders

References

1. "Inaugural Meeting of Legislative Council – Councillor Julie Thomas elected as Chief Minister". St Helena Government. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
2. "General Election 2021 - the Results". 14 October 2021.
3. "St Helena chooses ministerial system". Caymanian Times. Retrieved 25 June 2022.^[permanent dead link‍]
4. "St Helena: COUNCILLOR JULIE THOMAS ELECTED AS CHIEF MINISTER". South Atlantic News. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2022.

Political offices
Preceded by New Office	Chief Minister of Saint Helena 2021–present	Incumbent