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Christian and Maltby make Manx election history

Two women take the seats in Douglas South

Claire Christian and Sarah Maltby have topped the polls in Douglas South.

It's the first time in history two women have taken both seats in a constituency.

Manx Labour Party candidate Sarah Maltby topped the poll with 1,244

Claire Christian came in just two votes behind: 

The result meant previous South Douglas MHK Paul Quine, who got 1,094 votes, lost his seat:

Gerard Higgins placed fourth with 552 votes. 

Turnout in the constituency was 46.95 per cent.

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