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General Election 2026
Manx Radio Podcasts and Coverage of the Isle of Man General Election 2026
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Episodes
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Manx Radio Breakfast Election Special - Friday 25th September 2026
Friday, 25 September 2026
The day after the General Election 2026 - Ben and Sian round up all the main stories from the night and are joined by some of the newly appointed MHKs to look ahead to what their priorities will be for the next five years.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Dean Bolton
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
It's almost time for you to decide who you think deserves a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you get to know the candidates, we've offered them all the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview to find out more about them.Up next is Dean Bolton, who's standing in Douglas South.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Claire Christian, Arwid Hall, Livia Lenarduzzi and Sarah Maltby.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Graham Taylor
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
It's almost time for you to decide who you think deserves a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you get to know the candidates, we've offered them all the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview to find out more about them.Up next is Graham Taylor, who's standing in Middle.He's been speaking to Amy Griffiths.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Alf Caine, James Cochrane, Jason Moore, Jane Poole-Wilson, Andre Risha and Simon Sinclair.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Alf Caine
Monday, 21 September 2026
It's almost time for you to decide who you think deserves a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you get to know the candidates, we've offered them all the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview to find out more about them.Up next is Alf Caine, who's standing in Middle.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are James Cochrane, Jason Moore, Jane Poole-Wilson, Andre Risha, Simon Sinclair and Graham Taylor.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Arwid Hall
Monday, 21 September 2026
It's almost time for you to decide who you think deserves a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you get to know the candidates, we've offered them all the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview to find out more about them.Up next is Arwid Hall, who's standing in Douglas South.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Dean Bolton, Claire Christian, Livia Lenarduzzi and Sarah Maltby.
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So You Want to be an MHK? - With Charles Guard and Tony Brown
Friday, 18 September 2026
With the 2026 Isle of Man General Election approaching, dozens of candidates are asking voters to give them one of the 24 seats in the House of Keys. But what actually happens if they succeed?So You Want to be an MHK? takes a revealing, informative and entertaining look at what awaits a newly elected Member of the House of Keys once the campaigning is over, the votes have been counted and the real work begins.Hosted by Charles Guard and former Chief Minister Tony Brown, the programme draws on experience from inside Manx politics to explore the realities of becoming a national politician – f...
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Peter Whiteway
Friday, 18 September 2026
It's almost time for you to decide who you think deserves a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you get to know the candidates, we've offered them all the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview to find out more about them.Up next is Peter Whiteway, who's standing in Ramsey.He's been speaking to Lewis Foster.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Robert Cowell, Nigel Dunmore, Lawrie Hooper, Juan McGuinness and Janine Shimmin.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Jane Poole-Wilson
Friday, 18 September 2026
It's almost time for you to decide who you think deserves a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you get to know the candidates, we've offered them all the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview to find out more about them.Up next is Jane Poole-Wilson, who's standing in Middle.She's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Alf Caine, James Cochrane, Jason Moore, Andre Risha, Simon Sinclair and Graham Taylor.
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Live Constituency Debate - Rushen
Thursday, 17 September 2026
The Live Constituency Debate with the candidates from Ramsey hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne. The candidates are Gary Chambers, Michael Crowe, Michelle Haywood, Mark Kemp, Helen Sheppard, Laurence Vaughan-Williams, Simon Williams.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Phil Corkill
Thursday, 17 September 2026
It's almost time for you to decide who you think deserves a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you get to know the candidates, we've offered them all the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview to find out more about them.Up next is Phil Corkill, who's standing in Ayre and Michael.He's been speaking to Amy Griffiths.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Julia Bell, Stephen Broad, Alfred Cannan, Steve Curphey, Tim Johnston, Mary Phillips and Paul Weatherall.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Mark Cleator
Thursday, 17 September 2026
It's almost time for you to decide who you think deserves a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you get to know the candidates, we've offered them all the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview to find out more about them.Up next is Mark Cleator, who's standing in Glenfaba and Peel.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Katryna Baptist, Colleen Dale-Beeton, Daniel Davison, James Hampton, Ray Harmer, Alex Perriam and Geoffrey Pugh.
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Live Constituency Debate - Ramsey
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
The Live Constituency Debate with the candidates from Ramsey hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne.The candidates are Robert Cowell, Nigel Dunmore, Lawrie Hooper, Juan McGuinness, Janine Shimmin, Peter Whiteway.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Julie Edge
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
In just a few days, you get to decide who you want to represent you in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you make up your mind, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us why they think they deserve your vote.Up next is Julie Edge, who's standing in Onchan.She's been speaking to Alex Brindley.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Rob Callister, Gabriella Corkish, Rachel Glover, Peter Karran and Oliver Lockwood.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Claire Christian
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
next week we'll have a brand new House of Keys.To help you decide who should fill it, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview.Up next is Claire Christian, who's standing in Douglas South.She's been speaking to Beth Espey.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Dean Bolton, Arwid Hall, Livia Lenarduzzi and Sarah Maltby.In her interview, Ms Christian mentions Devon Watson, who is standing for election in Douglas Central. Also standing in that constituency are Sharon Lee Bridgens, Ann Corlett, George Hargreaves, Andrea Krüger, Creena Mason,...
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Live Constituency Debate - Onchan
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
The Live Constituency Debate with the candidates from Onchan hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne. The candidates are Rob Callister, Gabriella Corkish, Julie Edge, Dr Rachel Glover, Peter Karran and Oliver Lockwood.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Creena Mason
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
In just a couple of days, you get to decide who you want to represent you in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you make up your mind, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us why they think they deserve your vote.Up next is Creena Mason, who's standing in Douglas Central.She's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Sharon Lee Bridgens, Ann Corlett, George Hargreaves, Andrea Krüger, Peter Shimmin, Chris Thomas and Devon Watson.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Gary Chambers
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Next week we'll have a brand new House of Keys.To help you decide who should fill it, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview.Up next is Gary Chambers who's standing in Rushen.He's been speaking to Amy Griffiths.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Michael Crowe, Michelle Haywood, Mark Kemp, Helen Sheppard, Laurence Vaughan-Williams and Simon Williams.
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Live Constituency Debate - Middle
Monday, 14 September 2026
The Live Constituency Debate with the candidates from Middle hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne.The candidates are Alf Caine, James Cochrane, Jason Moore, Jane Poole-Wilson, Andre Risha, Simon Sinclair and Graham Taylor.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: George Hargreaves
Monday, 14 September 2026
It's not long now until you get to decide who you think should have a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you get to know the candidates, we've offered them all the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview to find out more about them.Up next is George Hargreaves, who's standing in Douglas Central.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Sharon Lee Bridgens, Ann Corlett, Andrea Krüger, Creena Mason, Peter Shimmin, Chris Thomas and Devon Watson.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Jason Cheetham
Monday, 14 September 2026
As polling day creeps ever closer, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us about themselves and why they think they'd be a good MHK.Up next is Jason Cheetham, who's standing in Douglas North.He's been speaking to John Moss.Also standing in the constituency are David Ashford, Damian Ciappelli, Denis Staunton, Janet Thommeny, Peter Washington and Hugo Yates.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Damian Ciappelli
Friday, 11 September 2026
It's almost time for you to decide who you think deserves a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you get to know the candidates, we've offered them all the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview to find out more about them.Up next is Damian Ciappelli, who's standing in Douglas North.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are David Ashford, Jason Cheetham, Denis Staunton, Janet Thommeny, Peter Washington and Hugo Yates.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Janet Thommeny
Friday, 11 September 2026
It's almost time for you to decide who you think deserves a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you get to know the candidates, we've offered them all the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview to find out more about them.Up next is Janet Thommeny, who's standing in Douglas North.She's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are David Ashford, Jason Cheetham, Damian Ciappelli, Denis Staunton, Peter Washington and Hugo Yates.
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Live Constituency Debate - Glenfaba and Peel
Thursday, 10 September 2026
The Live Constituency Debate with the candidates from Glenfaba and Peel hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne.The candidates are Katryna Baptiste, Mark Cleator, Colleen Dale- Beeton, Daniel Davison, James Hampton, Ray Harmer, Alex Periam and Geoff Pugh .
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Richard Henthorn
Thursday, 10 September 2026
In exactly a fortnight, you'll have the chance to decide who should represent you 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 so we can find out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the best person for the job.Up next is Richard Henthorn, who's standing in Garff.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Anthony Allen, Sean Bostrom, Daphne Caine, Aishlinn Creer, Nigel Dunmore, Vicki Hewison, Peter Kermeen and Martyn Perkins.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Geoffrey Pugh
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Two weeks today, you get to decide who you want to represent you in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you make up your mind, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us why they think they deserve your vote.Up next is Geoffrey Pugh, who's standing in Glenfaba and Peel.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency are Katryna Baptist, Mark Cleator, Colleen Dale-Beeton, Daniel Davison, James Hampton, Ray Harmer and Alex Perriam.
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Live Constituency Debate - Garff
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
The Live Constituency Debate with the candidates from Garff hosted by Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne.The candidates are Sean Bostrom, Daphne Caine, Aishlinn Creer, Richard Henthorne, Vicki Hewison, Peter Kermeen and Martyn Perkins.Anthony Allen and Nigel Dunmore declined the invitation to participate.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Ann Corlett
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
On Thursday 24 September, you get to decide who you want to represent you in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you make up your mind, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to tell us why they think they deserve your vote.Up next is Ann Corlett, who's standing in Douglas Central.She's been speaking to Sam Turton.Also standing in the constituency are Sharon Lee Bridgens, George Hargreaves, Andrea Krüger, Creena Mason, Peter Shimmin, Chris Thomas and Devon Watson.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Helen Sheppard
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
In just a couple of weeks we'll have a brand new set of politicians in the House of Keys.To help you decide who they should be, we've invited all the candidates in to take part in a 30-minute interview to help you get to know them better. Up next, it's Helen Sheppard, who's standing in Rushen.She's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Gary Chambers, Michael Crowe, Michelle Haywood, Mark Kemp, Laurence Vaughan-Williams and Simon Williams.
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Live Constituency Debates - Douglas South
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Beth Espey, Alex Brindley and Phil Gawne host the Live Constituency Debate with the candidates for Douglas South from Studio One in Tromode.The candidates standing are: Dean Bolton, Claire Christian, Arwid Hall, Livia Lenarduzzi, Sarah Maltby.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Peter Karran
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
On Thursday 24 September, you'll have the chance to decide who should represent you 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 so we can find out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the best person for the job.Up next is Peter Karran, who's standing in Onchan.He's been speaking to Alex Brindley.Also standing in the constituency are Rob Callister, Gabriella Corkish, Julie Edge, Rachel Glover and Oliver Lockwood.
