Ten local authorities looking for members in December elections

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 15:39

There'll be a big day for local authorities in December - when 10 by-elections are due to be held.

Vacancies on local authorities, including those left after the general election, means a series of contests in Arbory and Rushen, Ballaugh, Braddan, Douglas, Garff, German, Michael, Peel, Port St Mary, and Ramsey.

Nominations open tomorrow - Wednesday, October 28 - before closing on Wednesday, November 4.

If more than one candidate comes forward, residents will go to the polls to vote on Thursday, December 3.

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