List of Nunavut by-elections

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The list of Nunavut by-elections includes every by-election held in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. By-elections occur whenever there is a vacancy in the Legislative Assembly, although an imminent general election may allow the vacancy to remain until the dissolution of the legislative assembly.

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5th Nunavut Legislative Assembly 2017–2021

By-electionDateIncumbentPartyWinnerPartyCauseRetained
Baker Lake July 24, 2020† Simeon Mikkungwak     Non-partisan consensus government Craig Simailak     Non-partisan consensus government ResignationYes
Kugluktuk July 24, 2020† Mila Adjukak Kamingoak     Non-partisan consensus government Calvin Pedersen     Non-partisan consensus government ResignationNo
Tununiq September 16, 2019 Joe Enook     Non-partisan consensus government David Qamaniq     Non-partisan consensus government DeathNo

† Won by acclamation; this date is the closing date of the filing period for declarations of candidacy.

4th Nunavut Legislative Assembly 2013–2017

By-electionDateIncumbentPartyWinnerPartyCauseRetained
Netsilik February 8, 2016 Jeannie Ugyuk     Non-partisan consensus government Emiliano Qirngnuq     Non-partisan consensus government ResignationYes
Uqqummiut February 9, 2015 Samuel Nuqingaq     Non-partisan consensus government Pauloosie Keyootak     Non-partisan consensus government ExpulsionYes
Rankin Inlet South February 10, 2014 Lorne Kusugak     Non-partisan consensus government Alexander Sammurtok     Non-partisan consensus government Two-way tie in general election No

3rd Nunavut Legislative Assembly 2008–2013

By-electionDateIncumbentPartyWinnerPartyCauseRetained
Iqaluit West September 12, 2011 Paul Okalik     Non-partisan consensus government Monica Ell-Kanayuk     Non-partisan consensus government ResignationYes
Pangnirtung September 12, 2011 Adamee Komoartok     Non-partisan consensus government Hezakiah Oshutapik     Non-partisan consensus government ResignationNo
Tununiq September 12, 2011 James Arvaluk     Non-partisan consensus government Joe Enook     Non-partisan consensus government ResignationYes
Nattilik April 26, 2010 Enuk Pauloosie     Non-partisan consensus government Jeannie Ugyuk     Non-partisan consensus government ResignationYes
Akulliq March 2, 2009 Steve Mapsalak     Non-partisan consensus government John Ningark     Non-partisan consensus government Judicial recount of previous by-election resulted in two-way tieNo
Akulliq December 15, 2008 Steve Mapsalak     Non-partisan consensus government Two-way tie between Steve Mapsalak and John Ningark     Non-partisan consensus government Delay in general election due to candidacy disputeNo
South Baffin November 3, 2008 Olayuk Akesuk     Non-partisan consensus government Fred Schell     Non-partisan consensus government No declarations of candidacy received by general election submission deadlineNo

2nd Nunavut Legislative Assembly 2004–2008

By-electionDateIncumbentPartyWinnerPartyCauseRetained
Tununiq October 16, 2006 Jobie Nutarak     Non-partisan consensus government James Arvaluk     Non-partisan consensus government DeathYes

1st Nunavut Legislative Assembly 1999–2004

By-electionDateIncumbentPartyWinnerPartyCauseRetained
Nanulik September 2, 2003 James Arvaluk     Non-partisan consensus government Patterk Netser     Non-partisan consensus government ResignationYes
Quttiktuq December 4, 2000 Levi Barnabas     Non-partisan consensus government Rebekah Williams     Non-partisan consensus government ResignationNo

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