Douglas North

House of Keys General Election: Thursday 24 September 2026

About Douglas North:

Douglas is the capital of the Isle of Man and the main business centre of the Island. It is the modern home the Island’s parliament, which is located in the legislative buildings on Bucks Road. The boundaries of Douglas North mean the constituency includes the districts of Willaston and Glencrutchery, and part of Garden City from the former constituency of Douglas West, as well as part of Onchan Parish. 

The MHKs before the House of Keys dissolution on 13 August 2026:

David Ashford

John Wannenburgh 

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr Wannenburgh had declared his intention to seek re-election in Douglas North in September’s General Election. On Monday 3 August the President of Tynwald Juan Watterson confirmed he had 'passed away peacefully in his sleep' on Sunday 2 August.)

Number of Seats (2026):

2

Map of Constituency (2026):

Click here to view

Candidates:

• 

  David Ashford

• 

  Jason Cheetham

• 

  Damian Ciappelli

• 

  Denis Staunton

• 

  Janet Thommeny

• 

  Peter Washington

• 

  Hugo Yates

Manx Radio debate programme:

Monday 7 September at the ELS Studios in Cronkbourne Industrial Estate.

You'll be able to listen live on Manx Radio between 6-7.30pm and watch afterwards online.

You can find out more and reserve your tickets here.

Pre-election meeting:

Friday 18 September: University College Isle of Man, 7pm

Deputy Returning Officer:

Ms Vicki Unsworth

E: vicki@advocates.co.im

P: (01624) 677888

Polling Stations:

• Cronk-y-Berry School, Hailwood Avenue, Douglas, IM2 7PA
• Thie-ny-Shee (Education Support Centre), Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, IM2 6EB

Constituency Issues:

What do you think are the biggest issues facing Douglas North this election?

We've been out in the constituency asking you for your thoughts:

Constituency Profile: