The first candidate for March's Legislative Council election has been announced.

Diane Kelsey wants to continue in the role.

She has been nominated by Kate Lord-Brennan MHK, seconded by Tim Glover MHK and is supported by Ann Corlett MHK and Tim Johnston MHK.

Four seats are up for grabs in the upper chamber of Tynwald.

Nominations opened yesterday and will close on February 24.

Read yesterday's story about this here.

MLCs Tanya August-Hanson, Marlene Maska, Paul Craine and Diane Kelsey are all coming to the end of their current terms.

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