Fifteen new members have been elected in the 2026 general election, with three members of the council of ministers losing their seats.

The outgoing enterprise minister Tim Johnston, education, sport and culture minister Daphne Caine and environment, food and agriculture minister Clare Barber have all lost their seats in the House of Keys.

Meanwhile, former infrastructure minister Michelle Haywood, former health and social care minister Lawrie Hooper, former education, sport and culture minister and deputy speaker of the house Ann Corlett have also not been re-elected.

In Glenfaba and Peel Daniel Davison said it was “surreal” to be the youngest ever MHK to be elected in Manx politics at the age of 18.

There were 82 candidates contesting the election for the 24 seats available in the House of Keys.

The poll saw 15 new Members of the House of Keys selected, and seven existing members lose their seats, eight of whom are women – down from 10 in 2021.

The make up of the new House of Keys had been guaranteed to have eight new faces.

In Ayre and Michael, Stephen Broad topped the poll while Chief Minister Alfred Cannan has kept his seat.

Broad told Manx Radio he would “give it my best shot”.

Meanwhile, Cannan said the election period had been a “humbling experience” but thanked constituents for taking the time to speak to him.

The result meant former Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston was ousted from his seat.

In Glenfaba and Peel, Katryna Baptist came out on top, with Daniel Davison becoming the youngest ever person to be elected to the House of Keys.

Baptist told Manx Radio she was “really excited” although there was a “lot of work to do”.

Davison, who is 18, said it was “such a surreal experience,” adding that “it brings a generation to government, who have never been there before.”

Deputy Chief Minister Jane Poole-Wilson attracted the most votes in Middle, with and James Cochraine has taken the other seat.

Poole-Wilson told Manx Radio that she was “honoured” to be re-elected and to have served over the past five years.

James Cochraine said he was “really proud” to have stood next to the other candidates in Middle.

In Douglas East, Andy Saunders will become an MHK while Joney Faragher keeps her seat.

But Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber is out after 10 years in the House of Keys.

Richard Henthorn and Victoria Hewison have been elected for Garff.

Hewison said she was “shocked” as she “really didn’t expect to get in”.

Kirrie Jenkins and Jason Moorhouse will represent Arbory, Castletown and Malew.

Jenkins said she was feeling “elation” to be elected and she was “speechless”.

And Moorhouse said it was a “privilege” to be elected for a third term.

Juan McGuinness topped the poll in Ramsey followed by Robert Cowell.

McGuinness told Manx Radio that the “hard work starts now,” and Robert Cowell said he was “overwhelmed” and “very grateful” to be elected.

Lawrie Hooper, who lost his seat after 10 years in the House of Keys, said that although he was “disappointed” McGuinness and Cowell would do a “fantastic job”.

Hooper, who is a former health minister, said he was proud of his work to reduce waiting lists, and would now go back to being a chartered accountant.

In Douglas North, David Ashford topped the polled for the third time, while Damian Ciappelli was elected to the seat previously held by John Wannenburgh, who died suddenly in August.

Ciappelli told Manx Radio that he was “delighted to be elected and was “ready to get stuck in.”

Peter Shimmin topped the poll in Douglas Central followed by Chris Thomas.

Shimmin said he wanted to “thank people for putting their trust in me” and the Isle of Man had “significant challenges, but I am optimistic about the future.”

Current treasury minister Chris Thomas said he was “pleased” to be re-elected.

And Ann Corlett, who lost her seat after a decade in Manx politics, said while it was “disappointing” it was also a “relief” not to be re-elected.

Michael Crowe and Mark Kemp are elected in Rushen, while former infrastructure minister Michelle Haywood loses her seat.

Crowe, who topped the poll, said he was “grateful” to be elected and was “looking forward to get stuck in”.

Kemp told Manx Radio: “I think people are just sick of what we’ve had,” adding that he wanted to focus on diversifying the economy.

Rob Callister said on Facebook that he was “deeply grateful and honoured” to have been re-elected, adding, “tomorrow, I get back to work”.

The outgoing MHK Julie Edge told Manx Radio: “I have worked really hard for the people of Onchan, and I have delivered, but the results are what they are.”

Edge, who served a spell as education minister during the outgoing administration, said she would continue with her work on whistleblowing.

In Douglas South, Claire Christian said she was “really thrilled” with the “really wonderful result.

Christian, who is the current health minister, added: “I want to thank the electorate.”

Sarah Maltby said on social media: “Thank you for trusting me to represent Douglas South,” adding, “I am completely overwhelmed with the support.”

Among the issues dominating the election in 2026 were keeping young people on the island, the availability and cost of housing, wind farms, healthcare waiting times, and the impacts of spiralling expenses for small businesses.

Voting took place across the island from 08:00 BST on Thursday until the polls closed at 20:00.

Those who have been elected as a Member of the House of Keys (MHK) will be sworn in on Tuesday by the first and second deemsters.

The House of Keys will then sit on 13 October to nominate a chief minister and speaker of the House of Keys.