Polls close in two local authority by-elections

Voting has closed in two local authority by-elections on the Isle of Man.

Polling stations in both Port Erin and Ramsey South Ward were open for 12 hours until 20:00 BST on Thursday.

Port Erin Commissioners Offices and Ramsey Town Hall had been set up as polling stations.

Eligible voters in Port Erin were able to choose two new people to join the local authority, while in Ramsey there is only one vacant seat.

The elections were held after the authorities failed to attract enough candidates at April's general election.

Port Erin (two vacancies): James Cubbon, Karl Drinkwater and Fenella Gray Ramsey South Ward (one vacancy): Gillian Corlett, Christopher Martin and John Powell

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