Deputy Mike Torode polled six votes in the race for Chief Minister

Mike Torode, a local politician with more than 25 years of experience, said the election speech he made was a political risk that backfired.

The States chose former Advisory and Finance Committee president Laurie Morgan to be Chief Minister.

But Deputy Torode spoke out against the committee in his election speech.

Former president of Home Affairs, Deputy Torode, polled six votes, finishing behind Deputy Morgan, who had 26 votes, and Bernard Flouquet, who was second with 19.

He said he believed his own refusal to lobby colleagues and his criticisms lost him the contest.

"I didn't actually go out and canvass. I prepared a strong speech, but I had the temerity to challenge Advisory and Finance.

"I said nothing more than most of the States members have been saying for several months.

"I was critical, and I am open and honest enough to hold my hands up and say so, but I will suffer for that.

"I very much doubt the Chief Minister will put me forward for a prominent position in government."