List of Nunavut general elections

Nunavut was created 1 April 1999 from part of the Northwest Territories, and its first election was held prior to division on 15 February 1999.

[2] Nunavut is divided into nineteen constituencies, each electing one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).

The Premier of Nunavut (and the cabinet) is directly elected by the MLAs, unlike most other provincial or territorial premiers, who are officially appointed by a Lieutenant-Governor or Commissioner on account of their leadership of a majority bloc in the legislature.

[3][4] In the electoral district of Akulliq, the 2008 election was delayed because of a legal battle that was brought forth by the former Member of Parliament Jack Anawak.

[8][9] During the second election, John Ningark beat out his opponent Steve Mapsalak 193 votes to 179.