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Local authority election roundup

by isleofman.com 27th April 2012

There was a major shake-up in Port Erin where five sitting members lost their seats on the board.

Newcomer to local politics, well known former southern police sergeant Ged Power, topped the poll.

Sixteen candiates fought for nine seats.

In Laxey, chairman Glen Gilmore Pearce-White, standing on a Liberal Vannin ticket, was bottom of the poll by a considerable distance.

In Braddan long-serving commissioner Ray Corkill was also cast-out by the electorate.

And voters refused to back Juan Cottier who filled the seat left vacant by Kate Beecroft when she became an MHK in September, ending his short term-of-office.

Sitting Andreas commissioner Ann McDonald finished bottom of the poll, losing her seat by just two votes.

Malew and Lezayre both returned three commissioners defending their seats and welcomed two new ones.

There was a close contest in Michael where two candidates each received the same number of votes, in joint second place.

Full lists of the results from each local authority can be found on the 'Election 2012' page on manxradio.com

Posted by isleofman.com
Friday 27th, April 2012 01:24pm.

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