General Election 2026

General Election 2026

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General Election 2026 episodes

  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Geoff Sutcliffe

    This September, you'll decide who gets one of the two seats available for each constituency in the House of Keys.

    And to help you make up your mind, we're inviting all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview.

    Today, we're hearing from Geoff Sutcliffe, who's standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew.

    He's been speaking to Siobhán Fletcher.

    Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Juan Christian, Steve Crowther, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Jason Moorhouse and Abby Quirk.

    31 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Martyn Perkins

    On Thursday 24 September, you'll get the chance to decide who you want representing you in your constituency.

    We're offering all the candidates for the General Election the chance to tell us about themselves, and explain why they think they're the best person for the job.

    Up next is Martyn Perkins, who's standing in Garff.

    He's been speaking to Sam Turton.

    Also standing in the constituency are Anthony Allen, Sean Bostrom, Daphne Caine, Aishlinn Creer, Nigel Dunmore, Richard Henthorn, Vicki Hewison and Peter Kermeen.

    30 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Abby Quirk

    In the run up to Thursday 24 September, we're giving everyone who's declared their intention to stand in the election the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview with us.

    We'll be asking them why they should be trusted with your vote.

    Up next is Abby Quirk, who is standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew.

    She's been speaking to Amy Griffiths.

    Also standing in the constituency are Juan Christian, Steve Crowther, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Jason Moorhouse and Geoff Sutcliffe.

    30 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Janine Shimmin

    We're giving all those intending to stand on Thursday 24 September the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview with us, to find out who they are and why they're standing.

    Today, we're hearing from Janine Shimmin, who's standing in Ramsey.

    She's been speaking to Sam Turton.

    Also standing in the constituency are Robert Cowell, Nigel Dunmore, Lawrie Hooper, Juan McGuinness and Peter Whiteway.

    29 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: David Ashford

    There's now less than a month until the Isle of Man heads to the polls, and we've offered each of the candidates the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview with us.

    We're finding out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the right person for the job.

    Today, it's the turn of David Ashford, who's standing in Douglas North.

    He's been interviewed by Sian Cowper.

    Also standing in the constituency are Jason Cheetham, Damian Ciappell, Denis Staunton, Janet Thommeny, Peter Washington and Hugo Yates.

    29 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Robert Cowell

    As we get closer to Thursday 24 September, we're giving all the candidates the chance to take part in a half hour interview, where we can find out a bit more about who they are and what they're standing for.

    Up next, it's the turn of Robert Cowell, who's standing in Ramsey.

    He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.

    Also standing in the constituency are Nigel Dunmore, Lawrie Hooper, Juan McGuinness, Janine Shimmin and Peter Whiteway.

    30 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Chris Thomas

    In the weeks leading up to Thursday 24 September, we're giving all the candidates the opportunity to take part in a 30-minute interview, where we can find out a bit more about who they are and what they're standing for.

    Up next, it's the turn of Chris Thomas, who's standing in Douglas Central.

    He's been speaking to Alex Brindley.

    Also standing in the constituency are Sharon Lee Bridgens, Ann Corlett, George Hargreaves, Andrea Krüger, Creena Mason, Peter Shimmin and Devon Watson.

    29 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Peter Washington

    On Thursday 24 September, you'll get to have your say in who'll be representing you in the House of Keys for the next five years.

    Before that, we've asked all those standing to take part in a 30 minute interview, to help you make up your mind.

    Up next is Peter Washington, who's standing for the Manx Labour Party in Douglas North.

    He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.

    Also standing in the constituency are David Ashford, Jason Cheetham, Damian Ciappelli, Denis Staunton, Janet Thommeny and Hugo Yates.

    30 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Katryna Baptist

    The Isle of Man's General Election is now just five weeks away.

    To help you decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview to tell us more about themselves and why they think they're right for the job.

    Up next is Katryna Baptist, who's standing in Glenfaba and Peel.

    She's been speaking to Siobhán Fletcher.

    Also standing in the constituency are Mark Cleator, Colleen Dale-Beeton, Daniel Davison, James Hampton, Ray Harmer, Alex Perriam and Geoffrey Pugh.

    30 min
  • General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Dave Mackey

    In a few short weeks you'll get to choose who you think should represent you in the House of Keys for the next five years.

    Ahead of the next General Election on Thursday 24 September, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview to tell us more about themselves.

    Up next is Dave Mackey, who's standing in Douglas East.

    He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.

    Also standing in the constituency are Clare Barber, Joney Faragher, Andrew Forster and Andy Saunders.

    30 min

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