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Former DoI minister puts name forward for Port St Mary by-election

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 15:15

By Emma Draper - Local Democracy Reporter

Picture credit: Emma Draper/LDRS

Eight candidates are standing to join local authority

A former government minister has put her name forward to stand for Port St Mary Commissioners in an upcoming by-election. 

Michelle Haywood, along with Sarah Comish, Julie Gibney, Ann Murray, Daxaben Patel, Edwin Ryan, William Teare and Matthew Warren are vying for the two available seats on the board. 

The vacancies follow the departure of Bernadette Williams and Glenys Brunt.

Residents will be able to vote from 8am until 8pm at Port St Mary Town Hall on 3 December. 

 

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