Voters cast their ballots in eastern Arctic territory of Nunavut
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Voters in Canada’s eastern Arctic headed to the polls Monday in Nunavut’s fifth general election since becoming a territory.
There are no political parties in Nunavut’s consensus-style government, so those elected will meet a few days after the vote and choose a premier and cabinet from among themselves.
No matter who wins, the eastern Arctic will have a new premier as incumbent Peter Taptuna did not run for re-election.
Incumbents were re-elected in several ridings, including Aggu, Arviat South, Baker Lake, Gjoa Haven, Hudson Bay, Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu, Iqaluit-Tasiluk, Netsilik, Rankin Inlet South, Tununiq and Uqqummiut.