Candidates standing for Onchan
MANX SCENESSix candidates will be standing in the general election for the Onchan constituency.
The second largest populated constituency on the Isle of Man, Onchan borders Douglas North and Douglas South and the rural parishes in Garff.
Part of the divide between the constituency and the capital runs along the TT course from Signpost to Governors.
Government House, the official residence of the lieutenant governor, who is the King's representative on the island, sits just inside that dividing line.
A popular attraction within the village is Onchan Pleasure Park, which features a boating lake and a large play park, as well as a raceway that hosts stock car racing each week.
Formerly a three-seat constituency, the boundary revisions of 2016 saw part of Howstrake moved to within neighbouring Garff.
The constituency had a population of 6,624, according to Electoral Commission figures from 2023. As of October 2025, 5,069 people were registered to vote.
Candidates
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.
Rob Edward Callister, Independent
Occupation: Politician - formerly worked in finance sector
Electoral history: Elected MHK for Onchan in 2016 and 2021
Gabriella Louise Corkish, Independent
Occupation: Administrative officer at Visit Isle of Man
Electoral history: Has not contested a House of Keys election before (currently a member of Onchan Commissioners)
Julie Marie Edge, Independent
JULIE EDGEOccupation: Politician. Formerly worked in school leadership, financial management and governance
Electoral history: Elected MHK for Onchan in 2016 and 2021
Rachel Heather Glover, Independent
RACHEL GLOVEROccupation: Scientist and managing director
Electoral history: Has not contested a House of Keys election before
Peter Karran, Liberal Vannin
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)
Oliver John Lockwood, Independent
Occupation: Actuary
Electoral history: Has not contested a House of Keys election before (currently a member of Onchan Commissioners)
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