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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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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Colleen Dale-Beeton
Thursday, 13 August 2026
In just six weeks, the Island will head to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you make your mind up, we've invited all those standing to take part in a 30-minute interview.Up next is Colleen Dale-Beeton, who's standing in Glenfaba and Peel.She's been speaking to Sam Turton.Also standing in the constituency are Katryna Baptist, Trevor Cowin, Daniel Davison, James Hampton, Ray Harmer, Alex Perriam and Geoffrey Pugh.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Laurence Vaughan-Williams
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
On Thursday 24 September, Manx residents will have the chance to decide who will be representing them for the next five years in the House of Keys.We're inviting all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview, to find out who they are and why they think they're the right person for the job.Up next is Laurence Vaughan-Williams, who's standing in Rushen.He's been speaking to Lewis Foster.Also standing in the constituency are Gary Chambers, Michael Crowe, Michelle Haywood, Mark Kemp, Helen Sheppard and Simon Williams.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Mary Phillips
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
On Thursday 24 September, Manx residents will have the chance to decide who will be representing them for the next five years in the House of Keys.We're inviting all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview, to find out who they are and why they think they're the right person for the job.Up next is Mary Phillips, who's standing in Ayre and Michael.She's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency are Julia Bell, Stephen Broad, Alfred Cannan, Phil Corkill, Steve Curphey, Tim Johnston and Paul Weatherall.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Stephen Broad
Monday, 10 August 2026
In a few short weeks, you'll get to cast your vote in the Isle of Man's next General Election, which will decide who'll be representing you in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you make up your mind, we're giving all the candidates the chance to take part in a 30-minute interview, finding out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the right person for the job.Up next is Stephen Broad, who's standing in Ayre and Michael.He's been speaking to Tessa Hawley.Also standing in the constituency are Julia Bell, Alfred Cannan, Phil Corkill, Steve Curphey, Tim J...
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Alex Perriam
Friday, 7 August 2026
Next month, you'll get the chance to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you make your mind up, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview.Today, we're hearing from Alex Perriam, who's standing in Glenfaba and Peel.He's been speaking to Siobhán Fletcher.Also standing in the constituency are Katryna Baptist, Trevor Cowin, Colleen Dale-Beeton, Daniel Davison, James Hampton, Geoffrey Pugh and Ray Harmer.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Lawrie Hooper
Thursday, 6 August 2026
On Thursday 24th September, you'll get to have your say on who should make up the next administration on the Isle of Man.We've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to help you get to know them better.Up next is Lawrie Hooper, who's standing in Ramsey.He's been speaking to Alex Brindley.Also standing in the constituency are Robert Cowell, Juan McGuinness and Janine Shimmin.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Hugo Yates
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
In a few short weeks, the Island will decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.To help you decide who to vote for, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview.Today we're hearing from Hugo Yates, who's standing in Douglas North.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency are David Ashford, Peter Washington and Jason Cheetham.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Peter Shimmin
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
On Thursday 24th September, the Isle of Man will head to the polls to choose its administration for the next five years.Before then, we've invited all the candidates to take part in a 30-minute interview to help you get to know them better.Up next is Peter Shimmin, who's standing in Douglas Central.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency are Ann Corlett, Andrea Krüger, Chris Thomas and Devon Watson.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Daphne Caine
Monday, 3 August 2026
Next month, you'll get to have your say on who should represent you in the House of Keys.We're giving all the candidates the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview about who they are, why they're standing, and why they deserve your vote.Today we're hearing from Daphne Caine, who's standing in Garff.She's been speaking to Lewis Foster.Also standing in the constituency are Anthony Allen, Sean Bostrom, Aishlinn Creer, Vicki Hewison, Peter Kermeen and Martyn Perkins.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Peter Kermeen
Friday, 31 July 2026
On Thursday 24th September, the Island will head to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.We're offering all the candidates the opportunity to take part in a 30-minute interview.Up next is Peter Kermeen, who's standing in Garff.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency are Anthony Allen, Sean Bostrom, Daphne Caine, Aishlinn Creer, Vicki Hewison and Martyn Perkins.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Michael Crowe
Thursday, 30 July 2026
On Thursday 24th September, you'll have the chance to decide who you want to represent you in the House of Keys.We're offering all the candidates the chance to take part in a 30-minute interview to help you get to know them better.Up next is Michael Crowe, who's standing in Rushen.He's been speaking to Simon Richardson.Also standing in the constituency are Gary Chambers, Michelle Haywood, Mark Kemp, Helen Sheppard, Laurence Vaughan-Williams and Simon Williams.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Gabriella Corkish
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Ahead of the Island heading to the polls on Thursday 24th September, we've invited everyone standing to take part in a 30-minute interview.We want to know who they are, why they're standing, and what they think they could achieve if elected.Amy Griffiths has been speaking to Gabriella Corkish who's standing in Onchan.Also standing in the constituency are Rob Callister, Julie Edge, Rachel Glover and Oliver Lockwood.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Julia Bell
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
On Thursday 24th September, the Island will decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys for the next five years.We're inviting all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview, telling us who they are, why they're standing, and why they deserve your vote.Up next is Julia Bell, who's standing in Ayre and Michael.She's been speaking to Lewis Foster.Also standing in the constituency are Stephen Broad, Alfred Cannan, Steve Curphey, Tim Johnston, Mary Phillips and Paul Weatherall.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Sarah Maltby
Monday, 27 July 2026
There's less than two months to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys.Before then, we're inviting all the candidates in for a 30 minute interview to find out more about who they are and what they stand for.Today, it's Sarah Maltby's turn, who's standing in Douglas South.She's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency are Claire Christian and Livia Lenarduzzi.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Jason Moore
Friday, 24 July 2026
In 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.Today, we're hearing from Jason Moore, who's standing in Middle.He's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency are Alf Caine, Jane Poole-Wilson, Andre Risha and Simon Sinclair.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: James Hampton
Thursday, 23 July 2026
There are just nine weeks to go now until the Island heads to the polls to decide who should have a seat in the House of Keys.Before then, we're inviting all the candidates to take part in a 30 minute interview to tell us why they deserve your vote.Today, we're hearing from James Hampton, who's standing in Glenfaba and Peel.He's been speaking to Sian Cowper.Also standing in the constituency are Katryna Baptist, Trevor Cowin, Colleen Dale-Beeton and Alex Perriam.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Michelle Haywood
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
This September, you'll decide who gets one of the two seats available for each constituency 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.Today, we're hearing from Michelle Haywood, who's standing in Rushen.She's been speaking to Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency on Thursday 24 September are Michael Crowe, Mark Kemp, Laurence Vaughan-Williams and Simon Williams.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Kirrie Jenkins
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
On Thursday 24 September 2026, you'll get to decide who you want representing you in the House of Keys.And before you decide who'll get your vote, we're giving all the candidates the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview.Today, we're hearing from Kirrie Jenkins, who's standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew.She's been speaking to Beth Espey.Also standing in the constituency are Juan Christian, Mark Firth and Abby Quirk.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Rachel Glover
Monday, 20 July 2026
Ahead of the Island heading to the polls in September, we've given all the election candidates the opportunity to take part in a 30 minute interview.We want to know who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they deserve your vote.Today, we're hearing from Rachel Glover, who's standing in Onchan.She's been speaking to John Moss.Also standing in the constituency are Rob Callister, Gabriella Corkish, Julie Edge and Oliver Lockwood.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Oliver Lockwood
Friday, 17 July 2026
In September, the Island will vote to decide who should gain a seat in the House of Keys.Ahead of that, we've invited all the candidates to take part in an interview where we can find out more about who they are and why they're standingToday, we're hearing from Oliver Lockwood, who's standing in Onchan.He's been speaking to John Moss.Also standing in the constituency are Rob Callister, Gabriella Corkish, Julie Edge and Rachel Glover.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Paul Weatherall
Thursday, 16 July 2026
On Thursday 24 September, you'll get the chance to decide who you want representing you in your constituency. We're offering all the candidates for the General Election the chance to tell us about themselves, and explain why they think they're the best person for the job.Today, we're hearing from Paul Weatherall, who's standing in Ayre and Michael.He's been speaking to Amy Griffiths.Also standing in the constituency are Julia Bell, Stephen Broad, Alfred Cannan, Tim Johnston and Mary Phillips.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Sean Bostrom
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Ahead of the Island heading to the polls in September, we've invited all those standing to take part in a 30 minute with us.We want to know who they are, why they're standing and why they think they're qualified to represent you in the House of Keys.Today, we're hearing from Sean Bostrom, who's standing in Garff.He's been interviewed by Lewis Foster.Also standing in the constituency are Anthony Allen, Daphne Caine, Aishlinn Creer, Vicky Hewison, Peter Kermeen and Martyn Perkins.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Rob Callister
Monday, 13 July 2026
We're giving all those intending to stand in this year's General Election the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview with us, to find out who they are and why they're standing.Today, we're hearing from Rob Callister, who's standing in Onchan.He's been interviewed by Alex Brindley.Also standing in the constituency are Gabriella Corkish, Julie Edge, Rachel Glover and Oliver Lockwood.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Juan McGuinness
Friday, 10 July 2026
In the run up to Thursday 24 September, we're giving everyone who's declared their intention to stand in the election the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview with us.We'll be putting them through their paces, asking them why they should be trusted with your vote.Today, it's the turn of Juan McGuinness, who's standing in Ramsey.He's been interviewed by Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency is Lawrie Hooper.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Andre Risha
Thursday, 9 July 2026
With just 11 weeks to go until the Isle of Man heads to the polls, we've offered each of the candidates the chance to take part in a 30 minute interview with us.We're finding out who they are, why they're standing, and why they think they're the right person for the job.Today, it's the turn of Andre Risha, who's standing in Middle.He's been interviewed by Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency are Alf Caine, Jason Moore and Simon Sinclair.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Mark Firth
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
As we get closer to the General Election, we're giving all the candidates the chance to take part in a half hour interview, where we can find out a bit more about who they are and what they're standing for.Today, it's the turn of Mark Firth, who's standing in Arbory, Castletown and Malew.He's been interviewed by Phil Gawne.Also standing in the constituency are Juan Christian and Kirrie Jenkins.
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General Election 2026 Candidate Interviews: Simon Williams
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
In the weeks leading up to the election, we're giving all the candidates the opportunity to take part in a candidate interview, where we can find out a bit more about who they are and what they're standing for.In this episode, it's the turn of Simon Williams, who's standing in Rushen.He's been speaking to Sian Cowper.Also standing in the constituency are Michael Crowe, Michelle Haywood, Mark Kemp and Laurence Vaughan-Williams.
