Elections in the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man partially elects its legislature at the national level. The High Court of Tynwald consists of two chambers. The House of Keys has 24 members, elected in a general election for a five-year term in 12 two-seat constituencies. Each voter has two votes (but may choose to vote for only one candidate) and in each constituency the two candidates with the most votes are elected. The Legislative Council has 11 members: three ex-officio members and eight other members who are elected by the House of Keys for a five-year term. Political parties do not play an important role on the Island. The Isle of Man lowered its voting age from 18 to 16 in 2006.

General elections

The House of Keys has 24 members, elected in a General Election for a five-year term in 12 two-seat constituencies. The Legislative Council has 11 members: three ex-officio members and eight other members who are elected by the House of Keys for a four-year term.

Local elections
Local authorities and sheadings

There are elections for commissioners and councillors for the 22 local authorities on the Isle of Man, consisting of 4 town authorities, 2 district authorities, 2 village authorities, and 14 parish authorities.

  • 2016 Manx Local Authority elections[1]
  • 2020 Manx Local Authority elections[2]

Board of Education elections

Elections took place for the Board of Education until this was dissolved in 2009.

Recent general elections

Historic general elections
  • 1971 Manx general election
  • 1976 Manx general election
  • 1981 Manx general election
  • 1986 Manx general election
  • 1991 Manx general election
  • 1996 Manx general election

See also

References
  1. "Isle of Man Local Authority Election 2016". iom elections.
  2. "Deadline tomorrow to register and stand at 2020 local elections". iom elections. 17 December 2019.


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