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Legislative Council members chosen

Just one round of voting required

Four members of the Legislative Council have been chosen at the first time of asking by the House of Keys.

Kerry Sharpe and Bill Henderson have been voted back in for another five-year term each, ending in February 2025.

They will be joined by newcomers Peter Greenhill and Rob Mercer.

Mrs Sharpe topped the poll with 19 votes, followed by Mr Henderson, who received 15.

Mr Greenhill received the backing of 14 members, Mr Mercer 13.

Moments after the vote, Dollin Mercer spoke to his namesake, Rob - who is no relation - to gauge his initial reaction:

The unsuccessful candidates received the following numbers of votes:

Zahed Miah - 11

Michelle Haywood - 9

Carole Lillywhite - 5

Danielle Bell - 3

Haafizah Hoosen - 0

You can listen to the short sitting of the House of Keys in full here.

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