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General Election recount to take place at Douglas Courthouse

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Follows petition from ousted MHK Julie Edge

It is almost seven weeks since the 2026 General Election but today (10 November) a recount will he held to double check one result.

It's taking place at Douglas Courthouse. 

Just after 10.15pm on Thursday, 24 September, Onchan was the first constituency to declare its result as Rachel Glover and Rob Callister were elected to serve the constituency for the next five years.

However ousted MHK Julie Edge launched an election petition after she called the handling of the election and its declaration into question.

You can find out more here.

The recount will be overseen by court officials to ensure the integrity of the process.

Candidates, counting agents and members of the media will be admitted to observe the proceedings. 

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