Candidates standing for Douglas South

Five candidates will be standing in the general election for the Douglas South constituency.

Sitting between Douglas Central and Middle, Douglas South is on the outer edge of the capital.

The National Sports Centre and national stadium, The Bowl, both stand within the boundary, as well as the Douglas City Golf Club.

It is also home to the island's main power station, located on Pulrose Road, which is one of the tallest structures on the island.

The area includes large local authority housing estates at Pulrose, Anagh Coar and Spring Valley, as well as residential developments at Farmhill and Ballaughton.

It also shares one of the busiest junctions on the island on its border with Douglas Central, Quarterbridge Roundabout, which feeds traffic travelling from the south and west into the capital.

The constituency had a population of 6,579, according to Electoral Commission figures from 2023. As of October 2025, 4,938 people were registered to vote.

The BBC has invited all candidates to submit a minute manifesto in which they explain why they would be a good MHK and their three main priorities.

Occupation: Small business owner and marine engineer

Electoral history: Has not contested a House of Keys election before

Occupation: Politician and former businesswoman

Electoral history: Elected MHK for Douglas South in a 2020 by-election, and 2021 (current health and social care minister)

Occupation: Maritime security officer at the Sea Terminal

Electoral history: Has not contested a House of Keys election before (currently a member of Douglas Council and Ramsey Commissioners)

Occupation: Small business owner

Electoral history: Has not contested a House of Keys election before

Occupation: Politician and formerly worked in education and social care

Electoral history: Elected MHK for Douglas South in 2021

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