Housing, windfarms and education concerning first-time voters

Monday, 21 September 2026 06:30

Students engage with candidates ahead of General Election

Teenagers on the Isle of Man have told Manx Radio the issue of housing is a 'major concern' ahead of the General Election.

First-time voters from St Ninian's High School have had the opportunity to engage with several prospective MHK's.

On Thursday (24 September) Isle of Man residents will head to the polls to vote for who they'd like to represent them in the new House of Keys.

2026 marks 20 years since 16-year-olds were given the right to vote in an Isle of Man General Election.

In 2021, out of the 950 16/17-year-olds allowed to vote, 436 did so; just below 50 percent.

These students, at the school, shared their concerns with Manx Radio:

And you can hear more about the event, and from the students, in Perspective by clicking HERE.

To find out more about the General Election click HERE.

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