Candidates

I'd like to run in the Nattilik by-election

How do I run?

  • Get a copy of the Guide for Candidates from Elections Nunavut.
  • Double Check with your employer - they may have rules or policies you must follow. For example Government of Nunavut employees must take a leave of absence.
  • Get a copy of the Declaration of Candidacy from Elections Nunavut or your local Returning Officer.
  • Find a financial agent - you MUST have a financial agent.
  • Find a campaign manager.
  • Properly fill out the Declaration of Candidacy form and give it to your Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer with your $200 deposit between March 22 and March 26 2010

Important Dates

  • March 22, 2010 - opening of nominations period
  • March 26, 2010 - 2:00pm closing of nomination period
  • April 12, 2010 - voting in the office of the Returning Officer opens at the Hunters and Trappers Association Office in Gjoa Haven
  • April 19, 2010 - mobile poll available in Gjoa Haven and Taloyoak, adavance poll in Taloyoak Hamlet Chambers 12:00pm-7:00pm
  • April 26, 2010 - Election Day Gjoa Haven Community Hall - 8am-6pm and Taloyoak Hamlet Chambers - 8am-6pm

Elections Staff in Nattilik

  • Gjoa Haven - Returning Officer - Teddy Carter - 867-360-6058
  • Tayloyoak - Assistant Returning Officer - Bob Lyall - 867-561-5067