Summary

  • Ministers Graham Cregeen, Tim Baker, Ray Harmer and Geoffrey Boot lose seats

  • Another three MHKs are also ousted by voters

  • Two women will represent a constituency for the first time

  • There are 11 newly-elected MHKs

  • Douglas South is the first constituency to declare at 22:00 BST

  • Glenfaba and Peel is the final constituency to declare at 01:40 BST

  • A total of 65 candidates were vying to fill 24 seats in the House of Keys

  • The successful candidates will serve as MHKs for five years

  • Chief Minister Howard Quayle did not stand for re-election

  1. Ministers ousted in Isle of Man general electionpublished at 02:27 British Summer Time 24 September 2021

    Elsewhere, history is made as two women are elected to represent a constituency for the first time.

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  2. Goodnightpublished at 02:18 British Summer Time 24 September 2021

    That's all for tonight after a dramatic four hours of election results.

    Next Tuesday at the first sitting of the house, the new members will be sworn in for a five-year term of office.

    They will also elect a new Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Keys.

    Keep an eye on the BBC Isle of Man page in the coming days for more reaction. For now though, goodnight!

  3. That's a wrap!published at 02:09 British Summer Time 24 September 2021

    A night of elation for many and disappointment too, here are the highlights from the Isle of Man general election 2021:

    • A record-breaking 10 women have been elected to the House of Keys
    • Four ministers and three MHKs have lost their seats
    • There were 11 newly-elected MHKs
    • But three constituencies voted for no change as Douglas Central, Onchan and Ramsey all retained their MHKs
    • It was a successful night for the Manx Labour Party with Joney Faragher and Sarah Maltby elected
    • Returnee Juan Watterson received the most votes of any candidate, with 2,384

    Read more about the election results here.

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  4. Peel voters eject two government ministerspublished at 02:03 British Summer Time 24 September 2021

    Kate Lord-Brennan
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    Kate Lord-Brennan topped the poll in Peel by more than 1,000 votes

    Two government ministers have been voted out by the people of Peel, with both Policy and Reform Minister Ray Harmer and Environment Food and Agriculture Minister Geoffrey Boot losing their jobs.

    Member of the Legislative Council Kate Lord-Brennan topped the poll, with former MHK and MLC Tim Crookall returned in second place.

    Ms Lord-Brennan said: "I just really want progress made on the issues facing Glenfaba and Peel, and to focus on national priorities."

    Mr Crookall added: "I'm absolutely delighted, and I will absolutely give it 100%. There are different challenges this time, and we will do our best for the west."

    Geoffrey Boot
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    Outgoing minister Geoffrey Boot lost more than 1,000 votes

    Glenfaba and Peel was the last constituency to declare results, with Mr Boot said to have left the count earlier this evening.

    Outgoing minister Mr Harmer said: "Yes it was close, it wasn’t to be, I wish Tim and Kate all the best."

    The results in full were:

    • Geoffrey Boot - 273
    • Trevor Cowin - 1,070
    • Tim Crookall - 1,134
    • Leo Cussons - 855
    • Ray Harmer - 1,073
    • Mikey Lee - 201
    • Kate Lord-Brennan - 2,150

    Turnout was 57.1%, with 3,645 votes cast and six spoilt ballot papers.

  5. Hooper and Allinson defend Ramsey seatspublished at 01:49 British Summer Time 24 September 2021

    Lawrie Hooper
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    Liberal Vannin leader Lawrie Hooper topped the poll in Ramsey

    Ramsey MHKs Dr Alex Allinson and Lawrie Hooper have defended their seats against six other candidates.

    This time it was the Liberal Vannin leader Mr Hooper who topped the poll.

    He said there was "a lot of work to be done, so lets get home, get to bed and then get to work".

    Education Minister Dr Alex Allinson said: "We have lots of challenges ahead, but I'm grateful Lawrie and I can work together again over the next five years to take our nation forward."

    Dr Alex Allinson
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    Dr Alex Allinson got fewer votes than in 2016 but was still returned

    Here are the results in full:

    • Alex Allinson - 1,557
    • Robert Cowell - 679
    • Lawrie Hooper - 1,657
    • Jonathan Kinrade - 345
    • Simon Mann - 555
    • Luke Parker - 664
    • Leonard Singer - 405
    • Erica Spencer - 438

    In total 3,367 votes were cast, with four ballots spoilt.

  6. Final results in as Glenfaba and Peel declarespublished at 01:42 British Summer Time 24 September 2021
    Breaking

    Finally! All the results are in as two more ministers have been ousted in Glenfaba and Peel.

    Former MLC Kate Lord-Brennan topped the polls, with Tim Crookall taking the second spot.

  7. Perkins loses seat in Garffpublished at 01:36 British Summer Time 24 September 2021

    Martyn Perkins
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    Martyn Perkins has lost his seat in Garff

    Martyn Perkins described politics as a "brutal game" after losing his seat in Garff, where Daphne Caine topped the poll.

    Mrs Caine said she was "humbled and delighted and look forward to getting back to work".

    "It was a really positive election in terms of mutual respect and consensus in debate," she added.

    Andrew Smith, who was also elected, said: "I'm happy to both represent Garff and the people of island, we need to build a brighter future, and ensure we have healthy economy."

    Daphne Caine

    The result in full was:

    • Daphne Caine - 1,122
    • Martyn Perkins - 971
    • Andrew Smith - 1,112
    • Jamie Smith - 576
    • Gareth Young - 1,021

    The total number of votes cast was 2,798.

  8. Ramsey re-elects current MHKspublished at 01:28 British Summer Time 24 September 2021
    Breaking

    Alex Allinson and Lawrie Hooper have been re-elected to represent Ramsey in the House of Keys, with Mr Hooper topping the polls.

  9. Garff results in after re-countpublished at 01:16 British Summer Time 24 September 2021
    Breaking

    After a re-count in Garff, Daphne Caine and Andrew Smith have been elected to represent the constituency for the next five years.

  10. Manx Labour leader tops poll in Douglas Eastpublished at 00:58 British Summer Time 24 September 2021

    Joney Faragher
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    Joney Faragher topped the poll at her first attempt

    The leader of the Manx Labour Party, Joney Faragher, has come out top in Douglas East, with the constituency following Douglas South's lead by returning two female MHKs.

    Mrs Faragher said: "I was very shocked to top the poll. Thanks to everyone who has turned out to vote for me, I want to represent everyone in Douglas East, not just those who voted for me."

    Clare Barber, who defended her seat finishing in second place, said she was "absolutely humbled" and wanted to "focus on the climate change agenda, getting the affordable housing situation under control, and on economic recovery and growth".

    Clare Barber
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    Clare Barber defended her seat in Douglas East

    The full result was:

    • Clare Barber - 692
    • Joney Faragher - 741
    • Peter Gilmour - 313
    • Michael Josem - 508
    • Jon Joughin - 477
    • Amanda Walker - 217
    • Christine Urquhart - 152

    The number of votes cast were 1,772, with four spoilt ballot papers.

  11. Second minister loses seat as Baker voted outpublished at 00:51 British Summer Time 24 September 2021

    Tim Baker
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    Infrastructure Minister Tim Baker was no re-elected

    Infrastructure Minister Tim Baker has lost his seat in Ayre and Michael and said he accepted that "the public has spoken".

    "I felt I was in with a reasonable chance, obviously I’ve been associated with challenging situations, taking on roles with significant baggage," he added.

    Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan topped the poll by some distance, with second place going Tim Johnston, president of the Manx National Farmers Union.

    Tipped by some to be a contender for chief minister, Mr Cannan said: "It is vital we put together a proper plan, but there are so many opportunities for this island, for us to deliver a better future for the people of our island."

    The result in full was;

    • Tim Baker - 709
    • Sosthene Boussougou - 189
    • Alfred Cannan - 2,117
    • Phil Corkill - 378
    • Tim Johnston - 1,203
    • Duncan Livingstone - 517
    • Paul Weatherall - 540
    • Madeleine Westall - 168

    In total 5,821 votes were cast, with six ballot papers spoilt.

    Alfred Cannan
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    It is the third election in a row where Alfred Cannan has come out on top

  12. History continues in Douglas East resultpublished at 00:32 British Summer Time 24 September 2021
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    History is continuing to be made at this general election, as two women Joney Faragher (leader of the Manx Labour Party) and MHK returnee Clare Barber have been elected to represent the people of Douglas East.

  13. Ayre and Michael results inpublished at 00:27 British Summer Time 24 September 2021
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    Returning MHK Alfred Cannan and newcomer Tim Johnston have been elected to represent the northern-most constituency of Ayre and Michael.

    It means Infrastructure Minister Tim Baker has lost his seat in the House of Keys.

  14. Barrels of ale 'gratuitously distributed'published at 00:16 British Summer Time 24 September 2021

    Election Act 1866Image source, Tynwald.org.im

    Accounts of polling day in Douglas in 1867 described "glorious sunshine" as voting took place.

    In a summary of the events, historian Dr Kit Gawne wrote, external: "The atmosphere was made more electric by the progress of the vote being announced every hour to the excited crowd."

    When the three successful candidates were announced "a barrel of ale was gratuitously distributed to all-comers, photographs were taken and church bells were rung".

    Not sure about ale, but we could probably do with a barrel of coffee over here.

  15. 154 years of an elected House of Keyspublished at 00:07 British Summer Time 24 September 2021

    Welcome to Friday. Still awake? How about a bit of history while we wait for the final five constituencies to declare...

    The island's history of direct elections doesn’t stretch as far back as its 1,000 years of parliamentary rule.

    The first popular contest was held in 1867 after the then Lieutenant Governor Henry Loch responded to repeated calls for direct representation.

    Only men who were aged over 21 and owned property were able to stand and vote.

    Captains of the Parish, sail-cloth manufacturers and advocates were among those elected., external

    The 1867 House of KeysImage source, Tynwald.org.im
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    The island's first batch of popularly elected members of the House of Keys in 1867

  16. Peake loses seat in Douglas Northpublished at 23:53 British Summer Time 23 September 2021

    Ralph Peake
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    Ralph Peake was first elected in a by-election in 2015

    Ralph Peake has lost his seat in Douglas North, with Health Minister David Ashford topping the poll.

    Mr Peake, who was a member of the Treasury, was first elected in a by-election in 2015.

    Newcomer John Wannenburgh came in second place.

    Ruling himself out of the running to be the next chief minister, Mr Ashford said it had been "a hard fought election".

    "I'm honoured and privileged voters have put their support for me," he added.

    Mr Wannenburgh said: "We've got to drive this island forward in a positive and compassionate way, and I'm also going to do everything I can to stop wasting money on vanity projects."

    The result was as follows;

    • David Ashford - 1,567
    • Kevin Oliphant-Smith - 492
    • Ralph Peake - 682
    • John Wannenburgh - 753
    John Wannenburgh
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    John Wannenburg will hold the seat for the next five years

  17. Jane Poole-Wilson tops the polls in Middlepublished at 23:44 British Summer Time 23 September 2021

    Jane Poole-Wilson
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    I am experienced now in how Tynwald operates and the workings of government."

    Jane Poole-Wilson

    Former LegCo member Jane Poole-Wilson has topped the polls in Middle by a clear majority with 1,788 votes.

    Former Manx Radio presenter Stu Peters has taken the second spot in a closer battle with the other competing candidates.

    The results in full:

    • David Fowler - 163
    • Keiran Hannifan - 553
    • Alison Lynch - 792
    • Stuart Peters - 965
    • Jane Poole-Wilson - 1,788

    Mr Peters said: "Fantastic result, I’m absolutely pleased to bits. This is something that took 15 months to think about, it felt the right time."

    Stuart Peters
  18. No change in Douglas Centralpublished at 23:34 British Summer Time 23 September 2021

    Ann Corlett

    Douglas Central has followed Onchan in returning its incumbent MHKs.

    Ann Corlett, who topped the poll, said she was "totally overwhelmed and humbled" by the support and promised to move "quickly and collaboratively".

    Chris Thomas was also re-elected.

    The result was as follows:

    • Damian Ciapelli - 951
    • Ann Corlett - 1,400
    • Sara Hackman - 369
    • Chris Thomas - 1,319

    Turnout was 42.8%, with 2,282 votes cast and 13 spoilt ballots.

    Chris Thomas
  19. Douglas North results are inpublished at 23:27 British Summer Time 23 September 2021
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    David Ashford is returning to the House of Keys, while new face John Wannenburgh takes the second spot to represent Douglas North.

    Ralph Peake has lost his seat.

  20. Watterson tops poll for fourth timepublished at 23:27 British Summer Time 23 September 2021

    Juan Watterson

    Juan Watterson came top of the poll in Rushen for the fourth general election in succession.

    "I’m honoured and I’m humbled to once again be representing the people of Rushen, there is no greater honour," he said.

    Dr Michelle Haywood, who was also elected, added: "Thank you to my family and friends who’ve been so supportive. The hard work doesn’t stop yet, it starts tomorrow."

    The result in full was:

    • Michelle Haywood - 1,386
    • Mark Kemp - 1,163
    • Andrew Langan-Newton - 1,109
    • Juan Watterson - 2,384

    6,042 votes were cast, and eight papers were spoilt.