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Social media could improve voter turnout

Thursday, 29 September 2016 at 07:51

Green Party leader disappointed with election turnout

The role of social media could improve voter turnout, according to the leader of the Isle of Man Green Party.

Around 53% of those on the electoral register used their vote in last week's general election.

Islanders opted for 12 new faces - including three Lib Van members and five women - to represent them over the next five years.

Andrew Newton was disappointed turnout wasn't higher.

He believes technology could be a way of getting voters more involved.

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