Updated: Despite bad weather, Nunavut voters choose local leaders across the territory

(Results as of 8:30 a.m., Oct. 30)

Inclement weather affected municipal election turnout across Nunavut on Oct. 28, but aside from a few blizzard delays, unofficial results are now flowing in from most communities for elections to choose mayors, municipal councillors, district education authority members and alcohol education committee members.

Bad weather led to the postponement until Tuesday, Oct. 29, of voting in Rankin Inlet, Chesterfield Inlet, Baker Lake and Whale Cove.

Also, elections for district education authorities in Arctic Bay, Clyde River and Qikiqtarjuaq won’t be held until Dec. 9.

That’s because no DEA candidates stepped forward in those communities, and Elections Nunavut will try to hold those votes again, with declarations of candidacy re-opening Nov. 4 to Nov. 8.

Across the territory, some communities will see acclaimed mayors and councils.

They include: both mayor and council for Grise Fiord, Resolute Bay, Arctic Bay, Coral Harbour and Cape Dorset, and council only for Pond Inlet, Clyde River, Qikiqtarjuaq, Igloolik, Hall Beach, Taloyoak, Gjoa Haven, Kimmirut.

Here’s a list of council and mayor candidates, with unofficial results where they are available.

Qikiqtani

Iqaluit

Mayor: Kenneth Bell, 1,049

Noah Papatsie: 688

Council:

Elected: Janet Pitsiulaaq Brewster (955), Joanasie Akumalik, (947), Solomon Awa (940), Romeyn Stevenson (923), Sheila Flaherty (800), Kyle Sheppard (759), Simon Nattaq (648), Malaiya Lucassie (553)

Not elected: John Fawcett (500), Haley John Shimout Anawak (449), Bethany Scott (448), Caroline Anawak (442), John Maurice (430), Jennifer Lane (422), Kathleen Gomes (386), Alan Webb (379), Keith Baines (379), Swany Amarapala (284), Stephen Leyden (278), Stephen Penney (272), Lili Weeman (248), Jean-Luc Nevin (241), Bibi Bilodeau (231), Philip Otukol (166), Nasser Haymour (120), Claudia Breton (99), Ronnie McGregor (92)

Voter turnout: 46.42 per cent

Hall Beach

Mayor: Jason Karnerk: 81

Jayko Simonie: 68

Council: Peter Siakuluk (acclaimed), Roger Beaudry (acclaimed), Timothy Kuppaq (acclaimed), Valerie Curley (acclaimed)

Voter turnout: 35.9 per cent

Igloolik

Mayor: Merlyn Recinos: 103

Joanna Haulli Quassa: 84

Matt Teed: 80

Ilisapi Haulli: 50

Peter Ivalu: 37

Josiah Kadlutsiak: 27

Council: Celestino Uyarak (acclaimed), David Aqqiaruq (acclaimed), Erasmus Ivvalu (acclaimed), Gordon Piugattuk (acclaimed), Lionel Evaloarjuk (acclaimed), Neeve Uttak (acclaimed), Simon Tapardjuk (acclaimed)

Voter turnout: 50.06 per cent

Pangnirtung

Mayor: Hezakiah Oshutapik: 204

Danny Ishulutak: 138

Mosesee Qappik: 32

Council:

Elected: Kelly Karpik (328), Billy Etooangat (319), Sheila Kilabuk (309), Delia Young (308), Jaco Ishulutak (285), Julia Tautuajuk (261), David Kooneeliusie (246), Umar Kukkadi (211)

Not elected: Markus Wilcke (206)

Voter turnout: 50.02 per cent

Qikiqtarjuaq

Mayor: Harry Alookie: 114

Linda Kopalie: 37

Council: Geela Qiyuqtaq (acclaimed), Jonah Keyootak (acclaimed), Lizzie Natsiapik (acclaimed), Yukipa Audlakiak (acclaimed)

Voter turnout: 45.54 per cent 

Pond Inlet

Mayor: Joshua Arreak: 77

Tim Anaviapik-Soucie: 76

Gesoni Aaron Killiktee: 54

Gary Tom Angnetsiak: 20

Cornilius Kadloo Nutarak: 14

Brad Nutarak: 13

Council: Boazie Ootoova (acclaimed), Cathy Pewatoalook (acclaimed), Danny Maktar (acclaimed), Isaac Akpaleeapik (acclaimed), Joshua Idlout (acclaimed), Moses Koonark (acclaimed), Titus Panikpak Arnakallak (acclaimed)

Voter turnout: 33.86 per cent

Clyde River

Mayor: Jerry Natanine: 124

Alan Cormack Sr.: 51

Council: Isa Piungituq (acclaimed), Josie Enuaraq (acclaimed), Laimikie Palluq (acclaimed), Mosa Palituq (acclaimed), Raygilee Piungituq (acclaimed)

Voter turnout: 31.62 per cent

Arctic Bay

Mayor: Moses Oyukuluk, Frank May (incumbent)

Council: C. F. Frank May (acclaimed), Olayuk Naqitarvik (acclaimed), Sakiasee Qaunaq (acclaimed), Sheena Qaunaq (acclaimed)

Resolute Bay

Mayor: Mark Amarualik (acclaimed)

Council: Jon Craig (acclaimed), Saroomie Manik (acclaimed), Susan Salluviniq (acclaimed)

Grise Fiord

Mayor: Meeka Kiguktak (incumbent, acclaimed)

Council: Inger-Lise Christensen (acclaimed), Laisa Audlaluk-Watsko (acclaimed), Susie Kiguktak (acclaimed)

Kimmirut

Mayor: Maliktuk Lyta (incumbent): 54

Kitty Barrieau: 39 votes

Matto Moonie Michael: 33 votes

Josie Lyta (incumbent): 28 votes

Council: Akulujuk Judea (acclaimed), Itee Temela (acclaimed), Joe Arlooktoo (acclaimed)

Voter turnout: 60.70 per cent

Cape Dorset

Mayor: No candidate listed

Council: Aningmiuq Samayualie (acclaimed), Claude Constantineau (acclaimed), Ejesiak Z. Ejesiak (acclaimed), Jimmy Manning (acclaimed), Juanisie Etidloi (acclaimed), Robert Wortman (acclaimed)

Sanikiluaq

Mayor: Johnnie Cookie: 191

Elijassie Kavik (incumbent): 69

Jonasie Emikotailuk: 21

Council: Emily Kattuk (220), Dinah Kittosuk (207), Mick Appaqaq (205), Lucy Appaqaq (196), Mina Inuktaluk (169), Suvvaki Kittosuk (157),  Mina Eyaituq (139), Lucy Uppik (138)

*An automatic recount is scheduled Oct. 29 for the councillor vote in Sanikiluaq.

Voter turnout: 55.06 per cent

Kivalliq

Coral Harbour

Mayor: Willie Nakoolak (incumbent, acclaimed)

Council: Cindy Ningeongan (acclaimed), Danny Pee (acclaimed), Doris Bruce (acclaimed), Jordan Emiktowt (acclaimed), Kidlapik Nakoolak (acclaimed), Leonie Duffy (acclaimed), Noah Kadlak (acclaimed), Troy Netser (acclaimed)

Chesterfield Inlet

Mayor: Barnie Aggark: 96
Simionie Sammurtok (incumbent): 25
Jimmy Krakow 17

Council: Elected: Janice Aggark (93), Doreen Mullins (90), Alice Kreelak (83), Yvonne Bedford (82), Maryann Issaluk (75), Tony Amauyak (72), Gaetano Scala (68), Angelina Simik (65), Doriana Sammurtok (64), Lillian Autut (63), Bernard Jr Putulik (61), Jerome Misheralak (60), Jeannie Tautu (55), Louis Autut (52), Leonie Mimialik (46), Solomon Autut (35)

Rankin Inlet

Mayor: Harry Towtongie (incumbent): 291
Lavinia Brown: 160

Council: Elected: Gabriel Karlik (379), Kelly Clark-Lindell (378), Justin Merritt (359), Michael Shouldice (320), Lynn Sivatok Rudd (310), Danny Kowmuk (295), Martha Atuat Hickes (295), Tommy Makkigak (246)

Not elected: Jason Brown (156)

Naujaat

Mayor: Alan Robinson: 174

Steve Mapsalak: 79

Council: Donat Milortok (180), Levi Katokra (180), Mary Tuktudjuk (176), Joseph Mapsalak (164), Asina Angotingoar (161), , Michel Akkuardjuk (152), Romeo Kopak (148), Peter Mannik (135)

Whale Cove

Mayor: Percy Kabloona: 83

Stanley Adjuk (incumbent): 73

Council: Elected: Sean Nipisar (117), Sam Arualak (105), Dodai Kritterdluk (104), Leonard Teenar (101), Marie Okalik (97), Lewis Voisey (95), Ryan Kolit (95), Anna Okalik (94), Mike Panika (86), Gerard Maktar (76), Jackie Napayok (57), Sarah Igviksaq (40)

Arviat

Mayor: Bob Leonard: 368
Airo Pameolik: 251
Alex Ishalook: 33

Council: Elected: Joe Jr. Savikataaq (558), Peter Alareak (436), Gordy Kidlapik (423), Elizabeth Issakiark (403), Nathan Caskey (392), Natasha Komakjuak (376), Juanita King-Kuksuk (343), Amanda Main (312)

Not elected: Anita Ulimaumi, Annie Amauyak, Darren Price, Doreen Hannak,  Madeline Issakiark,  Tony Phinney, William Tiktaq.

Voter turnout: 53.52 per cent

Baker Lake

Mayor: Richard Aksawnee: 219
Kevin Iksiktaaryuk: 173
Sarah Anirniq: 58
Karen Duval: 40
Shawn Attungala (incumbent): 33

Council: Elected: Lars Qaqqaq (388), Russell Toolooktook (382), Paula Kigjugalik Hughson (364), Joedee Joedee (322), Becky Tootoo (321), Francis Iyago (321), Susie Aupaluktuq (284), Karen Yip (273), Jason Putumirqtuq (269), David Owingayak (165), William Noah Sr.(142), Mary Kreelak (119)

Kitikmeot

Kugluktuk

Mayor: David Audlatak Nivingalok:  161

Darren Ihumatak: 160, Donald Havioyak: 107

Council: Elected: Simon Kuliktana (340), Barbara Kapakatoak (332), Joanne Taptuna (332), Lucy Taipana (330), Nadene McMenemy (318), Darlene Metuituk (280), Valerie Miyok (252), Angele Kuliktana (239)

Not elected Alex Samia Nandwa (225), Danny Zita (208), Tristan Brewer (199)

Cambridge Bay

Mayor: Pamela Hakongak Gross (incumbent): 299

Wayne Gregory: 263

Council: Elected: Derek Elias (426), Angulalik Pedersen (412), Jenna Kamingoak (381), Savanna Moore (376), Candice Pedersen (375), Sandi Gillis (375), Susie Kemukton (360), Wilfird Wilcox (337)

Not elected: Barrie Ferguson, Pam Langan, Shah Alam.

Gjoa Haven

Mayor: Megan Porter: 206

Samson Ameralik: 98

Council: David Siksik (acclaimed), Matt Gee (acclaimed), Miriam Aglukkaq (acclaimed), Ralph Porter Sr. (acclaimed), Salomie Avingaq Qitsualik (acclaimed), Stephanie Autut (acclaimed), Susie Hillier (acclaimed), Wilfrid Bagley (acclaimed)

Taloyoak

Mayor: Chuck Pizzo-Lyall: 122

Simon Qingnaqtuq (incumbent): 85

Council: David Nanook (acclaimed), David Totalik (acclaimed), Eva Kootook (acclaimed), Jeannie Ugyuk (acclaimed), Kovalak Kootook (acclaimed), Mark Lyall (acclaimed), Solomon Iqalliyuq (acclaimed), Tommy Aiyout (acclaimed)

Kugaaruk

Mayor: Teddy Apsaktaun (114)

Canute Krejunark (incumbent): 60, Alex Ittimangnaq Jr.: 55 , Celine Ningark: 21

Council: Adam Krejunark, Bernadette Qapiruq Iqqugaqtuq, Catherina Qirngnuq, Christian Nalungiaq, Eli Qayutinnuaq, Fabiola Ihakkaq, Guido Tigvareark, Joshua Kringorn, Leona Apsaktaun, Leona Krejunark, Lucy Immingark, Lucy Qayaqsaaq, Michel Nasalik, Shannon Kayaitok