The territory operates on a consensus government system with no political parties; the premier is subsequently chosen by and from the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).

Results (CBC News) Joe Handley was acclaimed premier by the legislature on December 10, 2003.

His two prospective opponents, Roger Allen and Floyd Roland, had announced that they would not run against him.

[1] In an unusual occurrence, the riding of Inuvik Twin Lakes experienced 150% voter turnout.

356 people were registered to vote in that riding, but an additional 187 showed up at the ballot box.