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Candidates standing for Ramsey

News imageMANX SCENES Mooragh Park in Ramsey, which has a large boating lake with a small island in the middle. It has a promenade lined with large Victorian buildings and a hotel on the right, and the development within the town sits at the foot of the hills in the distance.MANX SCENES

Six candidates will be standing in the general election for the Ramsey constituency.

A town in the north of the Isle of Man, Ramsey sits between the larger by landmass constituencies of Garff and Ayre and Michael.

With a strong maritime heritage, the port is a hub for commercial freight and still has a working fishing fleet, as well as being home to the island's only remaining shipyard.

The most notable feature on its coastline is the Queen's Pier, built in 1880 and named in honour of Queen Victoria.

The iron structure fell into disrepair in the later part of the 1900s but is currently undergoing a restoration programme led by volunteers.

Albert Tower on Lhergy Frissell, overlooking the town, was also built to commemorate a visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1847 which saw the prince consort climb to the top of the hill.

The northern constituency is also home to a popular boating lake situated within the picturesque Mooragh Park, which sits near the seafront.

In 2023, the electoral commission recorded the population in the area as 8,276, with 6,284 registered to vote as of October 2025.

Alex Allinson, who had represented the constituency since 2016, has decided not to seek re-election.

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.

Robert Douglas Cowell, Independent

News imageROBERT COWELL Robert Cowell, who is balding and is wearing a white shirt and dark trousers. He is on Ramsey Quayside.ROBERT COWELL

Occupation: Small business owner

Electoral history: Previously contested the election in 2021 in Ramsey

Nigel Patrick Dunmore, Independent

Occupation: Former solicitor

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

Lawrie Lee Hooper, Liberal Vannin

News imageLAWRIE HOOPER Lawrie Hooper, who has short dark hair and is wearing glasses and a blue suit jacket and light shirt. There is a paved area and trees behind him.LAWRIE HOOPER

Occupation: Politician and chartered accountant

Electoral history: Previously contested the 2011 election in Ramsey, elected MHK for Ramsey in 2016 and 2021

Juan McGuinness, Independent

News imageJUAN MCGUINNESS Juan McGuinness, who is bald with a long brown beard and is wearing glasses and a navy blue suit jacket and white shirt.JUAN MCGUINNESS

Occupation: Head of compliance in the financial services industry

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

Janine Elaine Shimmin, Independent

Occupation: Responsible Financial Officer for the Northern Local Authorities Swimming Pool Board, and Blue Badge Guide

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

Thomas Peter Whiteway, Independent

News imagePETER WHITEWAY Peter Whiteway, who has short grey hair and is wearing a dark suit jacket with a light shirt.PETER WHITEWAY

Occupation: Retired town clerk

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

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