Results awaited in Isle of Man general election
Counting has begun for the 2026 Isle of Man general election, with results expected to be declared throughout the evening. Exit polls predict significant turnover, including the loss of seats for seven outgoing members of the House of Keys, three of whom are current ministers. The election was dominated by issues such as housing costs, healthcare waiting times, and the retention of young people on the island.
- ▪82 candidates are contesting for 24 seats in the House of Keys.
- ▪Exit polls predict that seven outgoing MHKs will lose their seats, including three current ministers.
- ▪Chief Minister Alfred Cannan is in a close race to retain his seat in the Ayre and Michael district.
- ▪Key election issues included housing availability, healthcare waiting times, and small business expenses.
- ▪Elected members will be sworn in on Tuesday, with the House of Keys sitting on 13 October to nominate a new chief minister.
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Results awaited in Isle of Man general electionImage caption, Polling stations across the island opened at 08:00 BSTByRebecca Brahde and Catherine Nicoll, Isle of ManPublished24 September 2026, 21:00 BSTUpdated 4 minutes agoCounting has begun across the Isle of Man in the 2026 general election, with results expected to be declared throughout the evening and into the night.There are 82 candidates contesting the election for the 24 seats available in the House of Keys.Exit polls conducted by Manx Radio predict seven outgoing MHKs will lose their seats, three of whom are current members of the Council of Ministers.They suggest outgoing Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber, Education, Sport and Culture Minister Daphne Caine, and Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston have lost…
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