2013 Nunavut general election

Canadian territorial election April 2026 2013 Nunavut general election Nunavut parliamentary no 2008 Nunavut general election 2008 elected members outgoing members October 28, 2013 2017 Nunavut general election 2017 22 seats in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut 70.3%Annual Report 2013-2014 http://www.elections.nu.ca/apps/docs/DownloadFile.aspx?documentId=432 Elections Nunavut May 20, 2017December 2021 InternetArchiveBot yes (1.7pp) Nunavut Election 2013 Results Map.svg 400px Popular vote by riding. As Nunavut elections are on a non-partisan basis, all candidate run as independents. The Kugluktuk and Netsilik ridings (black) were elected by acclamation. Premier Eva Aariak Premier after election Peter TaptunaThe 2013 Nunavut general election was held October 28, 2013, to elect 22 members to the 4th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. In November 2012 the assembly passed the Nunavut Elections Act 2012, stating that the writs for election drop September 23, 2013, and an election be held October 28, 2013, the proclamation was registered November 9, 2012.Nunavut Gazett November 13, 2013 14 II 11 89 http://www.justice.gov.nu.ca/apps/authoring/dspPage.aspx?page=NUNAVUT+GAZETTE+PAGE&year=2012 September 18, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131029210403/http://www.justice.gov.nu.ca/apps/authoring/dspPage.aspx?page=NUNAVUT%20GAZETTE%20PAGE&year=2012 October 29, 2013 At the 2013 forum, held on November 15, 2013, Peter Taptuna was selected as the new Premier of Nunavut.Murphy David MLAs choose Peter Taptuna to serve as Nunavut premier http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674mlas_choose_xxxxxx_to_serve_as_nunavut_premier/ Nunatsiaq News November 15, 2013 November 15, 2013 November 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131119234357/http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674mlas_choose_xxxxxx_to_serve_as_nunavut_premier/ dead Election summary Election summary# of candidatesIncumbentNewElected candidates415Acclaimed candidates2-Tied candidates11Defeated candidates545Total73 Redistribution The number of electoral districts were increased to 22 from 19. This is the first redistribution of boundaries since the territory was created in 1999. New premier and MLAs On September 5, 2013, Premier Eva Aariak announced that she would stand for reelection but would not run for the position of premier after the election, paving the way for the 3rd Premier of Nunavut to be chosen.http://www.canada.com/news/Nunavut+premier+wont+seek+after+election/8873956/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20131013094944/http://www.canada.com/news/Nunavut+premier+wont+seek+after+election/8873956/story.html dead October 13, 2013 Nunavut premier won't seek top job after election September 5, 2013 Canada.com Despite wanting to seek a new position in the Legislature she was defeated in the general election marking the fourth provincial / territorial election in a row that an incumbent Premier has been defeated in his or her riding. (She was preceded by Darrell Dexter in Nova Scotia, Christy Clark in B.C. and Jean Charest in Quebec). A total of seven incumbents did not run for re-election. In total 73 people registered with Elections Nunavut as candidates.http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674oct._28_nunavut_election_attracts_73_candidates/ NunatsiaqOnline 2013-09-27: NEWS: Oct. 28 Nunavut election attracts 73 candidates nunatsiaqonline.ca January 11, 2017 Of these 73 candidates, 12 were incumbents hoping for reelection, and five have been elected in previous territorial elections, four to Nunavut and one to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories and 56 have not been elected in a territorial election before. Two ridings were won by acclamation and both of these were returning MLAs. A total of eight ridings were contested solely by candidates who have not been elected in a previous territorial election. Of the seven incumbent cabinet ministers, two chose not to re-offer, two were defeated (one in a by-election following a tie), and three were reelected (one by acclamation). Candidates thumb|250x250px|Turnout by riding Following is a list of candidates that had filed with Elections Nunavut by 2:00 pm (local time), September 27, 2013.http://www.elections.nu.ca/apps/authoring/dspPage.aspx?page=map-22 Elections Nunavut elections.nu.ca January 11, 2017 Bold represents winning candidate. All results from Elections Nunavut. There were ties in two districts. In Rankin Inlet South, incumbent MLA Lorne Kusugak and challenger Alexander Sammurtok were tied with 172 votes.http://www2.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Rankin%20Inlet%20South Results for the constituency of Rankin Inlet South elections.nu.ca January 11, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20160404145338/http://elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Rankin%20Inlet%20South April 4, 2016 dead An official recount was held November 5 and was still found to be a tie. A by-election was scheduled for February 10, 2014,"Elections Nunavut: Rankin Inlet South voters go back to the polls Feb. 10" https://web.archive.org/web/20131129015756/http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674rankin_south_goes_back_to_the_polls_feb._10/ November 29, 2013 . Nunatsiaq News, November 14, 2013. which was won by Sammurtok. In Uqqummiut, Niore Iqalukjuak and Samuel Nuqingaq were tied with 197 votes.http://www2.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Uqqummiut Results for the constituency of Uqqummiut elections.nu.ca January 11, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20160404122932/http://elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Uqqummiut April 4, 2016 dead After the official recount held November 5 Nuqingaq was found to have two more votes than Iqalukjuak. Candidates by districtDistrictCommunitiesWinnerSecondThirdFourthFifthSixthChangesIncumbentAgguResults for the constituency of Aggu https://web.archive.org/web/20131113233253/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Aggu November 13, 2013 at Elections Nunavut Igloolik (north part) Paul Quassa96John Illupalik83Daniel Uyarak42 New districtn/aA (A)AivilikResults for the constituency of Aivilik https://web.archive.org/web/20131113233249/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Aivilik November 13, 2013 at Elections NunavutRepulse Bay,Coral Harbour Steve Mapsalak263Johnny Ningeongan187New districtn/aB (B)C (C)AmittuqResults for the constituency of Amittuq https://web.archive.org/web/20131113233246/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Amittuq November 13, 2013 at Elections Nunavut Igloolik (south part),Hall Beach George Qulaut244Paul Haulli103Boundaries redrawnLouis TapardjukL (L)Arviat North-Whale CoveResults for the constituency of Arviat North-Whale Cove https://web.archive.org/web/20131113233251/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Arviat%20North-Whale%20Cove November 13, 2013 at Elections NunavutArviat (north part),Whale Cove George Kuksuk160Elizabeth Copland146David Kritterdlik71Amauyak Netser66Joseph Ivitaaruq Kaviok19New districtn/aD (D)E (E)Arviat SouthResults for the constituency of Arviat South https://web.archive.org/web/20131114000333/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Arviat%20South November 14, 2013 at Elections NunavutArviat (south part) Joe Savikataaq181Airo Pameolik147Peter Alareak125New districtn/aD (D)Baker LakeResults for the constituency of Baker Lake https://web.archive.org/web/20131113234501/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Baker%20Lake November 13, 2013 at Elections NunavutBaker Lake Simeon Mikkungwak392Karen Yip269UnchangedMoses AupaluktuqL (L)Cambridge BayResults for the constituency of Cambridge Bay https://web.archive.org/web/20131113233256/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Cambridge%20Bay November 13, 2013 at Elections NunavutCambridge Bay Keith Peterson443Fred Pedersen120Clara Hokayak Evalik82UnchangedKeith PetersonGjoa HavenResults for the constituency of Gjoa Haven https://web.archive.org/web/20131114000232/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Gjoa%20Haven November 14, 2013 at Elections NunavutGjoa Haven Tony Akoak210Linda Hunter161George Sonny Porter46Andrew Porter17New districtn/aF (F)Hudson BayResults for the constituency of Hudson Bay https://web.archive.org/web/20131113235801/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Hudson%20Bay November 13, 2013 at Elections NunavutSanikiluaq Allan Rumbolt139Moses Appaqaq97Frank Audla63Lucy Uppik15UnchangedAllan RumboltIqaluit-ManirajakResults for the constituency of Iqaluit-Manirajak https://web.archive.org/web/20131113235831/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Iqaluit-Manirajak November 13, 2013 at Elections NunavutIqaluit (west part) Monica Ell-Kanayuk330Mikidjuk Akavak72Lewis Lehman57Paulie Sammurtok19New districtn/aG (G)Iqaluit-NiaqunnguuResults for the constituency of Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu https://web.archive.org/web/20131114000229/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu November 14, 2013 at Elections NunavutIqaluit (east part) Pat Angnakak151Anne Crawford131Methusalah Kunuk81Jack Anawak66Duncan Cunningham41Sytukie Joamie6New districtn/aG (G)Iqaluit-SinaaResults for the constituency of Iqaluit-Sinaa https://web.archive.org/web/20131113235759/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Iqaluit-Sinaa November 13, 2013 at Elections NunavutIqaluit (south part) Paul Okalik180Leesee Papatsie97Solomon Awa69Natsiq Kango42New districtn/aG (G)Iqaluit-Tasilukhttp://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Iqaluit-Tasiluk Results for the constituency of Iqaluit-Tasiluk elections.nu.ca January 11, 2017 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131114000331/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Iqaluit-Tasiluk November 14, 2013Iqaluit (north part) George Hickes237Eva Aariak194Patterk Netser85Travis Cooper69Gideonie Joamie28New districtn/aG (G)KugluktukElection Results 2013 General Election https://web.archive.org/web/20131113234250/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21 November 13, 2013 at Elections NunavutKugluktuk Peter TaptunaAcclaimedUnchangedPeter TaptunaNetsilikTaloyoak, Kugaaruk Jeannie UgyukAcclaimedNew districtn/aH (H)I (I)PangnirtungResults for the constituency of Pangnirtung https://web.archive.org/web/20131113234552/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Pangnirtung November 13, 2013 at Elections NunavutPangnirtung Johnny Mike198Harry J Dialla183Sakiasie Sowdlooapik82Hezakiah Oshutapik67UnchangedHezakiah OshutapikQuttiktuqResults for the constituency of Quttiktuq https://web.archive.org/web/20131113234459/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Quttiktuq November 13, 2013 at Elections NunavutArctic Bay, Grise Fiord,Resolute Isaac Shooyook232Ron Elliott152UnchangedRon ElliottRankin Inlet North-Chesterfield InletResults for the constituency of Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet https://web.archive.org/web/20131114000204/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Rankin%20Inlet%20North-Chesterfield%20Inlet November 14, 2013 at Elections NunavutRankin Inlet (north part),Chesterfield Inlet Tom Sammurtok212Donna Adams94Qilak Kusugak89Harry Niakrok68New districtn/aJ (J)K (K)Rankin Inlet SouthSee also #By-election below Rankin Inlet (south part)Lorne Kusugak172Alexander Sammurtok172New districtn/aJ (J)South BaffinResults for the constituency of South Baffin https://web.archive.org/web/20131114000202/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=South%20Baffin November 14, 2013 at Elections NunavutCape Dorset, Kimmirut David Joanasie409Tommy Akavak160Mathew Saveakjuk Jaw51Fred Schell43Joannie Ikkidluak40UnchangedFred SchellTununiqResults for the constituency of Tunnuniq https://web.archive.org/web/20131114000505/http://www1.elections.nu.ca/apps/Elections/dspResults.aspx?election=21&const=Tununiq November 14, 2013 at Elections NunavutPond Inlet Joe Enook359David Qajaakuttuk Qamaniq132UnchangedJoe EnookUqqummiuthttp://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674nunavut_election_recounts_end_with_one_winner_and_one_enduring_tie/ NunatsiaqOnline 2013-11-05: NEWS: Nunavut recounts produce one winner and one intractable deadlock nunatsiaqonline.ca January 11, 2017 November 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131114001812/http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674nunavut_election_recounts_end_with_one_winner_and_one_enduring_tie/ deadClyde River, Qikiqtarjuaq Samuel Nuqingaq187Niore Iqalukjuak185Loseosie Paneak62Apiusie Apak49Charlie Kalluk26UnchangedJames ArreakL (L) Notes A (A) Igloolik was represented by Louis Tapardjuk (Amittuq) B (B) Repulse Bay was represented by John Ningark (Akulliq) C (C) Coral Harbour was represented by Johnny Ningeongan (Nanulik) D (D) Arviat was represented by Daniel Shewchuk (Arviat) E (E) Whale Cove was represented by Lorne Kusugak (Rankin Inlet South/Whale Cove) F (F) Gjoa Haven was represented by Jeannie Ugyuk (Nattilik) G (G) Iqaluit was represented by Eva Aariak (Iqaluit East), Monica Ell (Iqaluit West) and Hunter Tootoo (Iqaluit Centre) H (H) Taloyoak was represented by Jeannie Ugyuk (Nattilik) I (I) Kugaaruk was represented by John Ningark (Akulliq) J (J) Rankin Inlet was represented by Tagak Curley (Rankin Inlet North) and Lorne Kusugak (Rankin Inlet South/Whale Cove) K (K) Chesterfield Inlet was represented by Johnny Ningeongan (Nanulik) L (L) Not running in 2013 Fate of incumbents Bold indicates a cabinet member. IncumbentRiding at dissolutionNew ridingResult Eva Aariak Iqaluit East Iqaluit-Tasiluk Defeated James Arreak Uqqummiut n/a Did not run again Moses Aupaluktuq Baker Lake n/a Did not run again Tagak Curley Rankin Inlet North n/a Did not run again Monica Ell-Kanayuk Iqaluit West Iqaluit-Manirajak Reelected Ron Elliott Quttiktuq Quttiktuq Defeated Joe Enook Tununiq Tununiq Reelected Lorne Kusugak Rankin Inlet South/Whale Cove Rankin Inlet South Tied; defeated in subsequent by-election John Ningark Akulliq n/a Did not run again Johnny Ningeongan Nanulik Aivilik Defeated Hezakiah Oshutapik Pangnirtung Pangnirtung Defeated Keith Peterson Cambridge Bay Cambridge Bay Reelected Allan Rumbolt Hudson Bay Hudson Bay Reelected Fred Schell South Baffin South Baffin Defeated Daniel Shewchuk Arviat n/a Did not run again Louis Tapardjuk Amittuq n/a Did not run again Peter Taptuna Kugluktuk Kugluktuk Reelected (acclaimed) Hunter Tootoo Iqaluit Centre n/a Did not run again Jeannie Ugyuk Nattilik Netsilik Reelected (acclaimed) Retiring incumbents The following incumbents have announced that they will not be running in the 2013 election.http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674nunavut_oct._28_election_whos_in_whos_not/ NunatsiaqOnline 2013-09-18: NEWS: Nunavut's Oct. 28 election: who's in, who's not nunatsiaqonline.ca January 11, 2017 IncumbentDistrictRoleReasonJames ArreakUqqummiutCabinet ministerUndisclosed reasonsMoses AupaluktuqBaker LakeRegular memberSpend more time with familyTagak CurleyRankin Inlet NorthRegular memberSpend more time with familyJohn NingarkAkulliqRegular memberUndisclosed reasonsDaniel ShewchukArviatCabinet ministerUndisclosed reasonsLouis TapardjukAmittuqRegular memberUndisclosed reasonsHunter TootooIqaluit CentreSpeakerUndisclosed reasons By-election With the tie in Rankin Inlet South confirmed by a judicial recount, a new by-election was scheduled on February 10, 2014. Rankin Inlet South by-election on February 10, 2014Name Vote% NU Independent rowAlexander Sammurtok26854.3% NU Independent rowLorne Kusugak22545.7%Total Valid Ballots493100%Voter Turnout Rejected Ballots References 30em External links Elections Nunavut Nunavut general election 2013 General election Nunavut general election