2016 Manx general election explained

Country:Isle of Man
Type:Parliamentary
Party Colour:yes
Previous Election:2011 Manx general election
Previous Year:2011
Next Election:2021 Manx general election
Next Year:2021
Elected Members:List of members of the House of Keys, 2016–2021
Seats For Election:All 24 seats in the House of Keys
Election Date:22 September 2016
Turnout:52.96%
Party1:Independents
Seats1:21
Seat Change1: 1
Popular Vote1:52,202
Percentage1:92.98%
Party2:Liberal Vannin Party
Seats2:3
Popular Vote2:3,597
Percentage2:6.36%
Chief Minister
Before Election:Allan Bell
Before Party:Independent politician
After Election:Howard Quayle
After Party:Independent politician

General elections were held in the Isle of Man on 22 September 2016.[1] Independents won 21 of the 24 seats in the House of Keys. A record number of women were elected (5, or 21% of the House).[2]

Electoral system

Following changes to the electoral system ahead of the elections, the 24 members of the House of Keys were elected from 12 constituencies, each of which returned 2 members. Previously constituencies had varied in size from one to three seats.[3] Election is by multiple non-transferable vote in each constituency, with voters having two votes (of which they may choose to use only one) for the two seats.

Results

By constituency

Notes and References

  1. https://www.gov.im/news/2015/sep/04/new-keys-election-legislation-coming-into-force/ New Keys election legislation coming into force
  2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-37442838 Isle of Man Election 2016: History made as five women elected to House of Keys
  3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-36426570 Isle of Man General Election: nomination deadline set