General Election 2026
Manx Radio Podcasts and Coverage of the Isle of Man General Election 2026
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Richard Henthorn
Thursday, 10 September 2026
In exactly a fortnight, you'll have the chance to decide who should represent you 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 so we can find out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the best person for the job.Up next is Richard Henthorn, who's standing in Garff.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Anthony Allen, Sean Bostrom, Daphne Caine, Aishlinn Creer, Nigel Dunmore, Vicki Hewison, Peter Kermeen and Martyn Perkins.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Geoffrey Pugh
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Two weeks today, you get to decide who you want to represent you in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you make up your mind, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us why they think they deserve your vote.Up next is Geoffrey Pugh, who's standing in Glenfaba and Peel.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency are Katryna Baptist, Mark Cleator, Colleen Dale-Beeton, Daniel Davison, James Hampton, Ray Harmer and Alex Perriam.
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Live Constituency Debate - Garff
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
The Live Constituency Debate with the candidates from Garff hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne.The candidates are Sean Bostrom, Daphne Caine, Aishlinn Creer, Richard Henthorne, Vicki Hewison, Peter Kermeen and Martyn Perkins.Anthony Allen and Nigel Dunmore declined the invitation to participate.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Ann Corlett
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
On Thursday 24 September, you get to decide who you want to represent you in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you make up your mind, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us why they think they deserve your vote.Up next is Ann Corlett, who's standing in Douglas Central.She's been speaking to Sam Turton.Also standing in the constituency are Sharon Lee Bridgens, George Hargreaves, Andrea Krüger, Creena Mason, Peter Shimmin, Chris Thomas and Devon Watson.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Helen Sheppard
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
In just a couple of weeks we'll have a brand new set of politicians in the House of Keys.To help you decide who they should be, we've invited all the candidates in to take part in a 30-minute interview to help you get to know them better. Up next, it's Helen Sheppard, who's standing in Rushen.She's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Gary Chambers, Michael Crowe, Michelle Haywood, Mark Kemp, Laurence Vaughan-Williams and Simon Williams.
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Live Constituency Debates - Douglas South
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne host the Live Constituency Debate with the candidates for Douglas South from Studio One in Tromode.The candidates standing are: Dean Bolton, Claire Christian, Arwid Hall, Livia Lenarduzzi, Sarah Maltby.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Peter Karran
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
On Thursday 24 September, you'll have the chance to decide who should represent you 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 so we can find out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the best person for the job.Up next is Peter Karran, who's standing in Onchan.He's been speaking to Alex Brindley.Also standing in the constituency are Rob Callister, Gabriella Corkish, Julie Edge, Rachel Glover and Oliver Lockwood.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Juan Christian
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
On Thursday 24 September, you get to decide who you want to represent you in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you make up your mind, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us why they think they deserve your vote.Up next is Juan Christian, who's standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew.He's been speaking to Lewis Foster.Also standing in the constituency are Steve Crowther, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Jason Moorhouse, Abby Quirk and Geoff Sutcliffe.
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Live Constituency Debates - Douglas North
Monday, 7 September 2026
Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne host the Live Constituency Debate with the candidates for Douglas North from Studio One in Tromode.The candidates standing are: David Ashford, Jason Cheetham, Damian Ciappelli, Denis Staunton, Janet Thommeny, Peter Washington and Hugo Yates.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Devon Watson
Monday, 7 September 2026
On Thursday 24 September, you get to decide who should represent you in the House of Keys for the next five years.Before then, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us why they think they deserve your vote.Up next is Devon Watson, who's standing in Douglas Central.He's been speaking to Lewis Foster.Also standing in the constituency are Sharon Lee Bridgens, Ann Corlett, George Hargreaves, Andrea Kruger, Creena Mason, Peter Shimmin and Chris Thomas.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: James Cochrane
Monday, 7 September 2026
On Thursday 24 September, you'll have the chance to decide who should represent you 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 so we can find out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the best person for the job.Up next is James Cochrane, who's standing in Middle.He's been speaking to Amy Griffiths.Also standing in the constituency are Alf Caine, Jason Moore, Jane Poole-Wilson, Andre Risha, Simon Sinclair and Graham Taylor.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Alfred Cannan
Friday, 4 September 2026
In less than three weeks time, the Island will be heading to the polls to decide who should be our next Members of the House of Keys.We've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us why they think they deserve your vote on Thursday 24 September.Up next is Alfred Cannan, who's standing in Ayre and Michael.He's been speaking to Alex Brindley.Also standing in the constituency are Julia Bell, Stephen Broad, Phil Corkill, Steve Curphey, Tim Johnston, Mary Phillips and Paul Weatherall.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Joney Faragher
Friday, 4 September 2026
In just a few short weeks we'll have a brand new set of politicians in the House of Keys.To help you decide who they should be, we've invited all the candidates in to take part in a 30-minute interview to help you get to know them better. Up next, it's Joney Faragher, who's standing in Douglas East.She's been speaking to Sam Turton.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Clare Barber, Andrew Forster, Dave Mackey and Andy Saunders.
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Live Constituency Debates - Douglas East
Thursday, 3 September 2026
The Live Constituency Debate with the candidates for Douglas East hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Howard Caine in front of a studio audience.The candidates are: Clare Barber, Joney Faragher, Andrew Forster, Dave Mackey, Andrew Saunders.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Clare Barber
Thursday, 3 September 2026
With just three weeks to go until the polls open, we want to find out more about those who are standing.To help with that, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview.Up next is Clare Barber, who's standing in Douglas East.She's been talking to Sam Turton.Also standing there are Joney Faragher, Andrew Forster, Dave Mackey and Andy Saunders.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Jason Moorhouse
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Ahead of the Island heading to the polls on Thursday 24 September, we've invited all those standing to take part in a 30-minute interview.We want to find out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the best person for the job.Up next is Jason Moorhouse, who's standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing there are Juan Christian, Steve Crowther, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Abby Quirk and Geoff Sutcliffe.
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Live Constituency Debates - Douglas Central
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
The Live Constituency Debate featuring the candidates for Ayre and Michael taking place at Studio One in Tromode and hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne. The candidates standing are: Sharon Lee Bridgens, Anne Corlett, George Hargreaves, Andrea Kruger, Creena Mason, Peter Shimmin, Chris Thomas & Devon Watson.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Mark Kemp
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Once every five years, you get the chance to decide who you think should be a Member of the House of Keys.With that chance right on our doorstep, we've asked all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to find out more about them.Up next is Mark Kemp, who's standing in Rushen.He's been talking to Phil Gawne.Also standing there on Thursday 24 September are Gary Chambers, Michael Crowe, Michelle Haywood, Helen Sheppard, Laurence Vaughan-Williams and Simon Williams.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Livia Lenarduzzi
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
In just a few short weeks, the Island will be heading to the polls to decide who should be our next Members of the House of Keys.We've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us why they think they deserve your vote on Thursday 24 September.Up next is Livia Lenarduzzi, who's standing in Douglas South.She's been speaking to Sian Cowper.Also standing there are Dean Bolton, Claire Christian, Arwid Hall and Sarah Maltby.
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Live Constituency Debates - Ayre & Michael
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
The Live Constituency Debate featuring the candidates for Ayre and Michael taking place at Studio One in Tromode and hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne.The candidates standing are: Julia Bell, Stephen Broad, Alfred Cannan, Phil Corkill, Steve Curphey, Tim Johnston, Mary Phillips and Paul Weatherall.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Ray Harmer
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
There's less than a month to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys.Before then, we're inviting all the candidates in for a 30 minute interview to find out more about who they are and what they stand for.Up next, it's Ray Harmer, who's standing in Glenfaba and Peel.He's been speaking to Sam Turton.Also standing in the constituency are Katryna Baptist, Mark Cleator, Colleen Dale-Beeton, Daniel Davison, James Hampton, Alex Perriam and Geoffrey Pugh.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Steve Curphey
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
On Thursday 24 September, you'll have the chance to decide who should represent you 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 so we can find out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the best person for the job.Up next is Steve Curphey, who's standing in Ayre and Michael.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency are Julia Bell, Stephen Broad, Alfred Cannan, Phil Corkill, Tim Johnston, Mary Phillips and Paul Weatherall.
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Live Constituency Debates - Arbory Castletown & Malew
Monday, 31 August 2026
Hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne in front of a live studio audience from Studio One in Tromode, the candidates for Arbory, Castletown & Malew answer questions about a variety of topics and pitch to get your vote in the upcoming general election.The candidates taking part were Juan Christian, Steve Crowther, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Jason Moorhouse, Abby Quirk & Geoff Sutcliffe.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Steve Crowther
Friday, 28 August 2026
There's less than a month to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys.Before then, we're inviting all the candidates in for a 30 minute interview to find out more about who they are and what they stand for.Up next, it's Steve Crowther, who's standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew.Also standing in the constituency are Juan Christian, Mark Firth, Kirrie Jenkins, Jason Moorhouse, Abby Quirk and Geoff Sutcliffe.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Andy Saunders
Friday, 28 August 2026
There's less than a month to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys.Before then, we're inviting all the candidates in for a 30 minute interview to find out more about who they are and what they stand for.Up next, it's Andy Saunders, who's standing in Douglas East.He's been speaking to Amy Griffiths.Also standing in the constituency are Clare Barber, Joney Faragher, Andrew Forster and Dave Mackey.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Andrea Krüger
Thursday, 27 August 2026
There are just four weeks to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys.Before then, we're inviting all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview to tell us why they deserve your vote.Up next we're hearing from Andrea Krüger, who's standing in Douglas Central.She's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency are Sharon Lee Bridgens, Ann Corlett, George Hargreaves, Creena Mason, Peter Shimmin, Chris Thomas and Devon Watson.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Geoff Sutcliffe
Thursday, 27 August 2026
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.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Martyn Perkins
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Abby Quirk
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Janine Shimmin
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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.