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Patrick chairman retains seat in Local Authority Election

Six residents put themselves forward for one of five seats

The results are officially in from Patrick in the 2025 Local Authority general election.

Six candidates were vying for one of five seats.

The key issue in the area was stability for the local authority after divisions within its ranks, and a raft of resignations.

On the night, current chairman, Gordon Clague topped the poll with 250 votes.


Returning chairman Gordon Clague.

Robert Anderson, Paul Craker, Leo Cussons and Simon Mellor were also elected. 

Turnout was 28.7 percent, with 339 of 1,181 eligible voters heading to the polls.

Existing commissioner Henry Bridson failed to secure re-election to the board.

TOTAL VOTES

  • Robert Anderson - 221
  • Henry Bridson - 85
  • Gordon Clague - 250
  • Paul Craker - 208
  • Leo Cussons - 176
  • Simon Mellor - 228

Manx Radio's Lewis Foster was present for the results:

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