
See the latest territorial election results in Nunavut
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Nunavut's next territorial government is shaping up to be a mix of incumbents and newcomers, as results slowly trickled in during the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Only one winner was announced before 11:59 p.m. ET, though more results came in shortly after.
David Akeeagok, a former cabinet minister, was elected in Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu, with just over 50 per cent of the vote.
Janet Pitsiulaaq Brewster was re-elected in Iqaluit-Sinaa with 175 votes, just 15 more than her opponent Robin Anawak.
Incumbent George Hickes was also been re-elected in Iqaluit-Tasiluk with 71 per cent of the vote.
Gwen Healey Akearok, the executive director of the Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre, unseated Iqaluit-Manirajak's incumbent, Adam Arreak Lightstone, with 63 per cent of the vote.
In Uqqummiut, Gordon Kautuk took the seat from incumbent Mary Killiktee with 75 per cent of the vote.
Craig Simailak, an incumbent and former cabinet minister, held onto his seat with 268 votes to Simeon Mikkungwak's 242.
In Aivilik, Hannah Angootealuk defeated incumbent, and former regular members' caucus leader, Solomon Malliki.
In Kugluktuk, Simon Kuliktana emerged as the new MLA with 60 per cent of the vote, compared to incumbent Bobby Anavilok, who secured just 13 per cent.
David Porter has narrowly taken the Gjoa Haven seat, with just 2.2 per cent of votes separating him from the second-place candidate, Megan Porter.
Brian Koonoo has also been elected as the new MLA of Tununiq — which covers Pond Inlet — with 50 per cent of the vote.
In Rankin Inlet-South, Annie Tattuinee became the constituency's newest MLA, winning over Gerry Anawak and longtime Nunavut politician, Tagak Curley.
Abraham Qammaniq also won in Ammituq, winning his seat with 41 per cent of the vote and defeating his three challengers.













