See the latest territorial election results in Nunavut

Few results were proclaimed by the terminate of Nunavut's election daylight, with only when a smattering of polls reporting before the day was over.

Only one winner was announced before 11:59 p.m. ET, though more results came in shortly after.

David Akeeagok, a former cabinet minister, was elected in Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu, with just over 50 per cent of the vote.

Janet Pitsiulaaq Brewster was re-elected in Iqaluit-Sinaa with 175 votes, just 15 more than her opponent Robin Anawak.

Incumbent George Hickes was also been re-elected in Iqaluit-Tasiluk with 71 per cent of the vote.

Gwen Healey Akearok, the executive director of the Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre, unseated Iqaluit-Manirajak's incumbent, Adam Arreak Lightstone, with 63 per cent of the vote.

In Uqqummiut, Gordon Kautuk took the seat from incumbent Mary Killiktee with 75 per cent of the vote.

Craig Simailak, an incumbent and former cabinet minister, held onto his seat with 268 votes to Simeon Mikkungwak's 242.

In Aivilik, Hannah Angootealuk defeated incumbent, and former regular members' caucus leader, Solomon Malliki — with 255 and 46 votes respectively.

In Kugluktuk, Simon Kuliktana emerged as the new MLA with 60 per cent of the vote, compared to incumbent Bobby Anavilok, who secured just 13 per cent.

Brian Koonoo has also been elected as the new MLA of Tununiq — which covers Pond Inlet — with 50 per cent of the vote.

Polls closed at 7 p.m. In each of the region’s three time zones. For much of the evening, Elections Nunavut’s website was not loading. 

“We take the verification process seriously. In addition, the special ballots arrived late on Canadian North. We will post all the results tonight before we leave,” he said.

There are no votes in two constituencies because the candidates, including former government house leader David Joanasie, were acclaimed. 

Voter turnout has been steadily declining since the first Nunavut general election in 1999. Less than half of eligible voters cast a ballot in 2021, compared to 86 per cent in 1999. 

But fast forward to 2025, she said the government’s slow progress on important issues like the high cost of living and a housing crisis is fuelling voter apathy. 

“I think they are not seeing any changes that are from their basic needs. Those are the people that go out to vote, but they're not going out anymore,” she said.

The youth vote will be a crucial one to watch. About half of Nunavut’s population is under 25 years of age, though the last territorial election saw youth had the lowest voter registration. 

According to Elections Nunavut’s results page, there are roughly 17,000 registered voters in this year's general election.

As a consensus-style government, there are no political parties and candidates run as independents. 

Members of cabinet are chosen approximately two weeks after the general election. Newly-elected MLAs gather to select the Speaker, premier and ministers, in a secret-ballot election.

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