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General Election 2026

Alex Brindley

Manx Radio Podcasts and Coverage of the Isle of Man General Election 2026

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  • Friday · 29 min

    General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Steve Crowther

    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.

  • Friday · 30 min

    General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Andy Saunders

    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.

  • Thursday · 29 min

    General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Andrea Krüger

    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 Ann Corlett, George Hargreaves, Sharon Lee Bridgens, Peter Shimmin, Chris Thomas and Devon Watson.

  • Thursday · 30 min

    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.

  • Wednesday · 29 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, Richard Henthorn, Vicki Hewison and Peter Kermeen.

  • Wednesday · 29 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.

  • Tuesday · 28 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, Lawrie Hooper and Juan McGuinness.

  • Tuesday · 28 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.

  • Monday · 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 Lawrie Hooper, Juan McGuinness and Janine Shimmin.

  • Monday · 28 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 Ann Corlett, George Hargreaves, Andrea Krüger, Sharon Lee Bridgens, Peter Shimmin and Devon Watson.

  • August 21 · 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.

  • August 20 · 29 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, Trevor Cowin, Colleen Dale-Beeton, Daniel Davison, James Hampton, Ray Harmer, Alex Perriam and Geoffrey Pugh.

  • August 19 · 29 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 and Andy Saunders.

  • August 18 · 30 min

    General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Vicki Hewison

    Every five years, the Isle of Man has the chance to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys. Next month, that chance comes round again, and to help you decide who to vote for, we've asked all those standing to take part in a 30 minute interview. Up next is Vicki Hewison, who's standing in Garff. She's been speaking to Phil Gawne. Also standing in the constituency are Anthony Allen, Sean Bostrom, Daphne Caine, Aishlinn Creer, Peter Kermeen and Martyn Perkins.

  • August 17 · 30 min

    General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Aishlinn Creer

    On Thursday 24 September, the Island will head to the polls to decide who'll have a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years. To help you make up your mind, we've asked all those standing to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us why they think they'd be a good fit for the role. Up next is Aishlinn Creer, who's standing in Garff. She's been speaking to Sam Turton. Also standing in the constituency are Anthony Allen, Sean Bostrom, Daphne Caine, Vicki Hewison, Peter Kermeen and Martyn Perkins.

  • August 14 · 29 min

    General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Simon Sinclair

    The Isle of Man's next General Election is taking place on Thursday 24 September, where you'll get to decide who you want to represent you in the House of Keys. Before then, we're inviting all those standing to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us who they are and why they're standing. Up next is Simon Sinclair, who's standing in Middle. He's been speaking to Phil Gawne. Also standing in the constituency are Alf Caine, James Cochrane, Jason Moore, Jane Poole-Wilson and Andre Risha.

  • August 13 · 29 min

    General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Colleen Dale-Beeton

    In just six weeks, the Island will head to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years. To help you make your mind up, we've invited all those standing to take part in a 30-minute interview. Up next is Colleen Dale-Beeton, who's standing in Glenfaba and Peel. She's been speaking to Sam Turton. Also standing in the constituency are Katryna Baptist, Trevor Cowin, Daniel Davison, James Hampton, Ray Harmer, Alex Perriam and Geoffrey Pugh.

  • August 12 · 29 min

    General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Laurence Vaughan-Williams

    On Thursday 24 September, Manx residents will have the chance to decide who will be representing them for the next five years in the House of Keys. We're inviting all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview, to find out who they are and why they think they're the right person for the job. Up next is Laurence Vaughan-Williams, who's standing in Rushen. He's been speaking to Lewis Foster. Also standing in the constituency are Gary Chambers, Michael Crowe, Michelle Haywood, Mark Kemp, Helen Sheppard and Simon Williams.

  • August 11 · 29 min

    General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Mary Phillips

    On Thursday 24 September, Manx residents will have the chance to decide who will be representing them for the next five years in the House of Keys. We're inviting all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview, to find out who they are and why they think they're the right person for the job. Up next is Mary Phillips, who's standing in Ayre and Michael. She's been speaking to Phil Gawne. Also standing in the constituency are Julia Bell, Stephen Broad, Alfred Cannan, Phil Corkill, Steve Curphey, Tim Johnston and Paul Weatherall.

  • August 10 · 28 min

    General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Stephen Broad

    In a few short weeks, you'll get to cast your vote in the Isle of Man's next General Election, which will decide who'll be representing you in the House of Keys for the next five years. To help you make up your mind, we're giving all the candidates the chance to take part in a 30-minute interview, finding out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the right person for the job. Up next is Stephen Broad, who's standing in Ayre and Michael. He's been speaking to Tessa Hawley. Also standing in the constituency are Julia Bell, Alfred Cannan, Phil Corkill, Steve Curphey, Tim Johnston, Mary Phillips and Paul Weatherall.

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