The Isle of Man will go to the polls on Thursday, September 24, to elect 24 Members of the House of Keys for the next five-year term.
Each of the Island’s 12 constituencies will elect two MHKs, with seven candidates standing in Rushen.
Here is a look at the candidates hoping to secure one of the two seats in the constituency.
* Gary Chambers - Liberal Vannin
Gary Chambers is standing for the Liberal Vannin Party. A Port Erin commissioner since 2025, he has worked for the Department of Infrastructure for 24 years, progressing from bus driver to Transport Supervisor. His priorities include affordable housing, food and energy security, and government transparency.
* Michael Crowe - Independent
Michael Crowe is an independent candidate and chartered accountant, standing for the first time. A Rushen resident with family connections to the constituency, his priorities are the economy, a new Castle Rushen High School, healthcare and government spending.
* Michelle Haywood - Independent
Michelle Haywood is an independent candidate and sitting MHK, first elected in 2021. She says she wants to build on her first-term experience and continue delivering practical outcomes for Rushen. Her priorities are the economy and jobs, housing and infrastructure.
* Mark Kemp - Independent
Mark Kemp is an independent candidate with experience in finance, business, education and local government. He says legislation and finances underpin almost every issue facing the island, with priorities including education, skills, supply chains, ports and transport links.
* Helen Sheppard - Independent
Helen Sheppard is an independent candidate and founder of A Little Piece of Hope, supporting bereaved families and children facing serious illness. She also works in school support. Her priorities are government reform and transparency, healthcare, and support for carers and people with disabilities.
* Laurence Vaughan-Williams - Independent
Laurence Vaughan-Williams is an independent candidate, barrister and advocate, and Port St Mary Commissioner since 2017. He wants stronger representation for the south, with priorities including a new Castle Rushen High School, prison and justice reform, and ensuring people do not have to sell their homes to pay for care.
* Simon Williams - Independent
Simon Williams is an independent candidate and tattoo artist and body piercer, standing for the first time. His priorities include reducing healthcare waiting times, expanding affordable and public-sector housing, supporting first-time buyers, and addressing immigration while protecting Manx culture and heritage.
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