General Election 2026

Stephen Broad and Andy Saunders among 15 new members

Ballaugh Commissioner replaces former Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper

New MHKs discuss who should lead the next administration

Election will follow swearing-in of new MHKs

Callister blames lower share of vote on 'difficult administration'

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Allinson says current chief minister could have big impact on next CoMin

Voters have had their say in the 2026 General Election

New faces Henthorn and Hewison elected as MHKs

Henthorn and Hewison elected in Garff

Beaten to the top spot by Stephen Broad

Broad and Cannan elected in Ayre and Michael

Kirrie Jenkins and Jason Moorhouse elected in south

Jenkins and Moorhouse elected for Arbory, Castletown and Malew

‘So important’ to have different outlook says teen politician 

Baptist and Davison elected in Glenfaba and Peel

Barber loses seat in Douglas East constituency

Saunders and Faragher elected in Douglas East

Deputy chief minister tops poll in Middle

Poole-Wilson and Cochrane elected in Middle

Ann Corlett loses seat after a decade

Shimmin and Thomas elected in Douglas Central

Haywood loses seat after seeking re-election

Crowe and Kemp elected in Rushen

Returning Douglas North MHK rules out chief minister bid

Ashford and Ciapelli elected in Douglas North

Public fail to support MHK of a decade

McGuinness and Cowell elected in Ramsey

Douglas South MHK keen to return to health

Sarah Maltby and Claire Christian elected in Douglas South

Former Onchan MHK believes her 'eagle eye' will be missed

Rachel Glover and Rob Callister elected in Onchan

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Debbie Halsall says it's time for change

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Hazel Hannan believes the Isle of Man is in a precarious position

Who has lost their seat? 

Exit poll data shows Cannan is in battle for second

Five previous CoMIN members could lose seats

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Andrew Smith says he's keen to help whoever takes his place in the House of Keys

Organisations collaborate on ideas for communities, economy and nature

82 candidates seeking House of Keys position

Prospective Onchan MHK appears at Douglas Courthouse

Students engage with candidates ahead of General Election

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Voters can now use any in their constituency

It wants MHKs who are capable of governing the whole Island, not just their constituency

Deputy returning officer has advice for voters ahead of election

Postal ballots can be requested from the Crown and Elections Unit

Investigation started after damage to campaign signage in north

Those elsewhere in the British Isles on election day must sign up for postal vote today

2026 General Election gets spicy

'Nature - Who Cares?' will provide chance to raise issues important to them

Quantity surveyor plans for permenantly affordable houses

Farmers recognised for contribution to Manx countryside

Lobby group calls for more focus on the economy during election

Call for candidates to 'boost' STEM on IoM

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Hazel Hannan 'strongly disagrees' with current multi-seat first-past-the-post system

Climate change was a priority in 2021, but is it now?

Nigel Dunmore standing in both Garff and Ramsey

Trevor Cowin no longer standing

82 candidates confirmed to contest House of Keys General Election

Find out who is standing for the House of Keys here

Graham Taylor to stand in September's General Election

Creena Mason to contest as a member of Transform Isle of Man

Peter Whiteway was clerk of the town's commissioners for 20 years

Arwid Hall insists he was highlighting a weakness in the law, not 'exploiting' it

Alfie Duggan says the decision hasn't been easy 

Highest ever number of candidates expected to be announced

Richard Henthorn is the chair of Garff Commissioners 

Andrew Corrin says it's not the right time for the family

Island will go to the polls in a month

Call for new HoK to produce comprehensive housing policy in 12 months

Alfie Duggan to stand in General Election 

Peter Karran announces candidacy for Onchan

Dean Bolton to stand for new 'Change' political party

Sharon Lee Bridgens is the Change party's fourth member to stand

Hope to highlight the work they do and challenges they face

Arwid Hall hopes to represent either Douglas East or Douglas South

Denis Staunton standing for new political party 'Change'

Mark Cleator declares for new political party, Change

Andrew Forster standing for new political party, Change

Andrew Corrin to stand in September's General Election

George Hargreaves makes House of Keys bid

Government urges voters to register with enough time

Concerns over wind farm guidance issued to HoK candidates  

Janet Thommeny to make House of Keys bid

Six weeks until the Island goes to the polls

James Cochrane to stand for the House of Keys

Charity quizzes candidates ahead of polling day

Damian Ciappelli to stand in September's General Election

Steve Crowther previously stood in 2016 and 2021

General secretary says 'you cannot kick the can down the road any longer'

Clare Barber to stand in September

Tax and accountancy professional announces intention to stand in general election

Helen Sheppard to stand in September's General Election

Janine Shimmin hopes for HoK seat from September

Andrea Krüger to stand in September's General Election

Gary Chambers hoping for a seat in the House of Keys

Jason Moorhouse to stand in September 

Andrew Harris no longer vying for a seat in the House of Keys

Geoff Sutcliffe to stand in September

Andrew Smith says his decision has been led by recent health news

Steve Curphey is currently chair of Ballaugh Parish Commissioners

Ann Corlett has represented the constituency since 2016

Abby Quirk is a small business owner in Ballasalla

Deadline for nominees to register is looming

Dave Mackey hopes to gain a seat in the House of Keys 

Robert Cowell is a company director and former commissioner

Livia Lenarduzzi hopes to gain a seat in the House of Keys

Trevor Cowin hoping to gain seat in September's General Election

'Poli-chics' is being organised by The Level Up Club

Jane Poole-Wilson hoping to serve for a second term

It's after government's housing report reveals average house price on Island now nearly £400,000

Serving Chief Minister confirms plans to re-run in September

Katryna Baptist announces election bid

Colleen Dale-Beeton announces election bid for September

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston to stand again in September

David Ashford to stand for re-election in September

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Former broadcaster has been representing the area since 2021

Devon Watson intends to stand in September's General Election

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Tony Brown offers advice to those seeking election to the House of Keys

Simon Sinclair is a pub manager and delivery driver

Alf Caine announces plans to stand in September's General Election

Vicky East says it's due to her ongoing health issues

Vicki Hewison announces House of Keys bid

Mark Kemp to stand in September's General Election

Peter Washington to stand in September's General Election

Quids Inn owner Andrew Saunders to stand for election

Alex Perriam to stand in September's General Election

Tim Glover tells followers 'I am better than that'

Claire Christian confirms she'll be standing in September's vote

Spat breaks out between sitting Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHKs

Approach rooted in 'achievable progress'

Martyn Perkins represented the constituency from 2016-2021

Vice chair of Garff Commissioners announces intention to stand

Stephen Broad runs a haulage and crane hire business

Torden Stores owner, Vicky East, to stand in September

Julia Bell announces bid for seat in September's General Election

Public meeting aims to help provide better understanding of priorities

Andrew Harris hoping to be elected in September's General Election

Peter Kermeen hoping to secure HoK seat in September

Ahead of the September General Election, we've been finding out

Sitting MHK Joney Faragher announces intention stand in September's election

Tim Glover says he'd be seeking a ministerial position under the right leadership

Michael Crowe is a former Chamber of Commerce president and Finance Isle of Man chief exec 

Anthony Allen has sat on the board for 10 years

James Hampton standing as an independent candidate

Jason Moore to stand in September's election

Mary Phillips to contest election on 24 September

Michelle Haywood has represented the constituency since 2021

Jeroen Wats is the CEO of a company working with sustainable and recyclable material

Kirrie Jenkins will be standing as an independent candidate

Dr Rachel Glover seeking a seat in the House of Keys

Sixth-form students prepare to exercise their rights in September's General Election

Laurence Vaughan-Williams to contest for seat in Rushen

John Wannenburgh was elected to the constituency in 2021

Constituents share their views ahead of General Election vote

Oliver Lockwood joined the local authority last year

Paul Weatherall is the chair of the Liberal Vannin Party

Former education minister confirms intention to stand in September's election

Lawrie Hooper has represented the constituency since 2016

Firefighter Sean Bostrom wants to continue serving the Island in a new way

Event organisers highlight key opportunities and challenges for the Island

Hugo Yates wants to see a more dependable government

Manx Radio visits constituency of Arbory, Castletown and Malew

GP says he'll return to medical field after standing down from HoK

Former treasury minister thanks constituents for trust and support after 10 years in House of Keys

We look at some of 2021's hottest topics and see where we are five years later

Rob Callister will be seeking a third term representing the constituency

Commissioner Juan McGuinness intends to stand in September

Commissioner Gabriella Corkish says her decision has not been taken lightly

Led by two academics behind 'Women in Manx Politics' study

We look at some of 2021's hottest topics and see where we are five years later

Constituents share their views ahead of September's vote

Andre Risha will be seeking a seat in the constituency of Middle

Manx Radio hears from would-be voters in Port Erin and Port St Mary

Isle of Man residents will head to the polls in September

Peter Shimmin will be hoping to secure a seat in Douglas Central 

Infrastructure minister plans to bring amendments to May's Tynwald sitting

Manx Radio visits eastern constituency ahead of September's polls

The Isle of Man will go to the polls on 24 September 2026

Mark Firth hopes to secure a seat in Arbory, Castletown and Malew

There are 29 weeks before the general election 

In September, residents will cast their vote on who they'd like to represent them in the new administration

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Ashford: 'Well-run transparent election is clear priority’

Former MHK forms 'Future Isle of Man'

Isle of Man residents will head to the polls in September 

Mrs Maltby has held the seat in Douglas South since 2021

Trade union claims unclear messaging on headcount are fuelling uncertainty

Survey places health services as number one topic for Manx Radio listeners

A look ahead to polling day 2026

The chief minister says Tynwald and scrutiny committees ensure policy decisions are justified.

Reports of rising pressure on third sector over festive period

Alistair Ramsay says disillusionment with government could shape 2026 election

Proposals include major tax reforms, housing measures, and investment in healthcare

Thousands of residents to head to the polls a year from this week

Simon Williams hopes to secure a seat in Rushen

Alexandra Cowley says housing, youth retention and political engagement will be central concerns

Quayle says final year of government often marked by caution from MHKs ahead of re-election

Prospective candidates can now formally declare their intention to stand, with campaign finance and transparency rules also coming into effect one year before polling day