By Canadian Press

Nunavut elects 11 new members amid low voter turnout in territorial election

Oct 26, 2021 | 11:18 AM

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut residents have elected 11 new members to the territory’s legislative assembly, but voter turnout was low.

Elections Nunavut says voter turnout was a 49.9 per cent — down from 63 per cent in 2017.

Six women were elected to the 22-person assembly, tying a 2017 record for the most women elected in Nunavut.

Six of the incumbents also lost their seats — including community and government services minister Jeannie Ehaloak, who lost by nine votes in Cambridge Bay. 

Races were close across the territory, with one MLA winning by three votes and another winning by seven.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 26, 2021.

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