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19 seats in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut | |||
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Turnout | 88.6% [1] | ||
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The 1999 Nunavut general election was the first general election in the territory and was held on February 15, 1999, [2] to elect the members of the 1st Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.
Although Nunavut did not become a territory until April 1, 1999 the election was held early to enable the members to assume their duties on that date.
The territory operates on a consensus government system with no political parties; the premier is subsequently chosen by and from the MLAs[ clarification needed ].
Paul Okalik was chosen to be Premier of Nunavut. [3]