2021 IOM General Election voter turnout.
Authority [[cabinet-office
Date received 2021-11-01
Outcome Some information sent but not all held
Outcome date 2021-11-12
Topic [[other

Summary

The request sought voter turnout statistics and eligibility data for the 2021 Isle of Man General Election, including specific figures for 16-17 year olds. The Cabinet Office disclosed comprehensive constituency-level turnout percentages, total eligible voters, and election results, though the response did not explicitly address the percentage of postal votes requested.

Key Facts

  • The overall voter turnout for the 2021 IOM General Election was 50.68%.
  • There were 64,744 eligible voters across the 12 constituencies.
  • 950 voters aged 16 or 17 were eligible to vote, with a turnout rate of 46.00% for that age group.
  • The constituency with the highest turnout was Rushen at 58.68%, while Douglas East had the lowest at 32.23%.
  • A total of 58,914 votes were cast across all constituencies.

Data Disclosed

  • 50.68%
  • 64744
  • 950
  • 46.00%
  • 58.68%
  • 32.23%
  • 58914
  • 2021-11-01
  • 2021-11-12

Original Request

Please can you confirm the following:

  1. What was the voter turnout (i.e. percentage of eligible voters who voted whether in person or by post or proxy) in each of the 12 constituencies?

  2. What was the overall turnout on the Island (i.e. percentage when averaged across the 12 constituencies)?

  3. What percentage of such overall turnout voted by post?

  4. What was the total number of persons eligible to vote at the 2021 IOM General Election?

  5. How many 16 year olds were eligible to vote at the 2021 IOM General Election?

Thank you