Voters hit polls in Douglas by-elections today

Thursday, 21 May 2015 00:00

Voters in two Douglas constituencies are heading to their polling stations today.

By-elections in the Douglas North and Douglas South were sparked by the elevation of David Cretney and Bill Henderson to the Legislative Council.

David Ashford, Ralph Peake and Maire Booth are competing for a seat in Douglas North.

Candidates Amy Burns, Kurt Bucholz, Keith Fitton and Bill Malarkey will look to gain a seat in Douglas South.

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