Election candidates submit nomination papers

Tuesday, 30 August 2011 13:28

Returning officers for next month's House of Keys general election have been overseeing the submission of nomination papers by the 60 plus candidates.

The final line-up of will be known at around 2pm today (Tuesday), after the papers have been approved and a further hour has been allowed for any objections to be raised.

Chris Cope, who is overseeing Douglas East, says it's a thorough process (listen to audio file below):

There are expected to be contests in all 15 constituencies for the first time in at least quarter of a century, with polling on Thursday, September 29.

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Election candidates submit nomination papers

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