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Next Chief Minister of the Isle of Man?

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Next Chief Minister of the Isle of Man?

Alfred Cannan 33%

Chris Thomas 22%

Jane Poole-Wilson 13%

Alex Allinson 7%

Polymarket

$32,449 Vol.

Alfred Cannan 33%

Chris Thomas 22%

Jane Poole-Wilson 13%

Alex Allinson 7%

Polymarket

$32,449 Vol.

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Alfred Cannan

$15,433 Vol.

33%

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Chris Thomas

$5,606 Vol.

22%

icon for Jane Poole-Wilson

Jane Poole-Wilson

$4,467 Vol.

13%

icon for Alex Allinson

Alex Allinson

$137 Vol.

7%

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Lawrie Hooper

$2,843 Vol.

6%

icon for Rob Callister

Rob Callister

$3,962 Vol.

5%

Parliamentary elections to elect the House of Keys of the Isle of Man are scheduled to take place on September 24, 2026. This market will resolve to the next individual who officially assumes the office of Chief Minister of the Isle of Man following the 2026 Isle of Man parliamentary elections. To count for resolution, the individual must be officially sworn in. Any interim or caretaker Chief Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no such Chief Minister takes office by July 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Government of the Isle of Man; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The upcoming House of Keys general election on 24 September 2026 remains the central driver of trader pricing in this market, with incumbent Chief Minister Alfred Cannan holding the highest implied probability at 32.5% while other sitting ministers such as Treasury Minister Chris Thomas and Justice Minister Jane Poole-Wilson trail at 21.5% and 13.0%. The post-election vote among the 24 newly elected MHKs to select the Chief Minister creates substantial uncertainty, as outcomes depend on seat retention, coalition-building among independents, and internal Tynwald dynamics rather than direct public ballots. Limited polling and the proximity of candidate nominations have kept probabilities compressed across multiple contenders, with no single figure commanding majority support in current assessments. Developments that could widen gaps include election results that strengthen or weaken specific MHKs' positions, public statements on preferred leadership, or shifts in departmental influence ahead of the new term.

Parliamentary elections to elect the House of Keys of the Isle of Man are scheduled to take place on September 24, 2026.

This market will resolve to the next individual who officially assumes the office of Chief Minister of the Isle of Man following the 2026 Isle of Man parliamentary elections.

To count for resolution, the individual must be officially sworn in. Any interim or caretaker Chief Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market.

If no such Chief Minister takes office by July 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Government of the Isle of Man; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$32,449
End Date
Sep 24, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 28, 2026, 6:34 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
Parliamentary elections to elect the House of Keys of the Isle of Man are scheduled to take place on September 24, 2026. This market will resolve to the next individual who officially assumes the office of Chief Minister of the Isle of Man following the 2026 Isle of Man parliamentary elections. To count for resolution, the individual must be officially sworn in. Any interim or caretaker Chief Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no such Chief Minister takes office by July 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Government of the Isle of Man; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Parliamentary elections to elect the House of Keys of the Isle of Man are scheduled to take place on September 24, 2026. This market will resolve to the next individual who officially assumes the office of Chief Minister of the Isle of Man following the 2026 Isle of Man parliamentary elections. To count for resolution, the individual must be officially sworn in. Any interim or caretaker Chief Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no such Chief Minister takes office by July 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Government of the Isle of Man; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The upcoming House of Keys general election on 24 September 2026 remains the central driver of trader pricing in this market, with incumbent Chief Minister Alfred Cannan holding the highest implied probability at 32.5% while other sitting ministers such as Treasury Minister Chris Thomas and Justice Minister Jane Poole-Wilson trail at 21.5% and 13.0%. The post-election vote among the 24 newly elected MHKs to select the Chief Minister creates substantial uncertainty, as outcomes depend on seat retention, coalition-building among independents, and internal Tynwald dynamics rather than direct public ballots. Limited polling and the proximity of candidate nominations have kept probabilities compressed across multiple contenders, with no single figure commanding majority support in current assessments. Developments that could widen gaps include election results that strengthen or weaken specific MHKs' positions, public statements on preferred leadership, or shifts in departmental influence ahead of the new term.

Parliamentary elections to elect the House of Keys of the Isle of Man are scheduled to take place on September 24, 2026.

This market will resolve to the next individual who officially assumes the office of Chief Minister of the Isle of Man following the 2026 Isle of Man parliamentary elections.

To count for resolution, the individual must be officially sworn in. Any interim or caretaker Chief Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market.

If no such Chief Minister takes office by July 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Government of the Isle of Man; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$32,449
End Date
Sep 24, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 28, 2026, 6:34 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
Parliamentary elections to elect the House of Keys of the Isle of Man are scheduled to take place on September 24, 2026. This market will resolve to the next individual who officially assumes the office of Chief Minister of the Isle of Man following the 2026 Isle of Man parliamentary elections. To count for resolution, the individual must be officially sworn in. Any interim or caretaker Chief Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no such Chief Minister takes office by July 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Government of the Isle of Man; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Next Chief Minister of the Isle of Man?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 6 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Alfred Cannan" at 33%, followed by "Chris Thomas" at 22%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 33¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 33% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Next Chief Minister of the Isle of Man?" has generated $32.4K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jul 28, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Next Chief Minister of the Isle of Man?," browse the 6 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Next Chief Minister of the Isle of Man?" is "Alfred Cannan" at 33%, meaning the market assigns a 33% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Chris Thomas" at 22%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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