YELLOWKNIFE, NT (October 26, 2026) – The writ has been issued for the Inuvik Twin Lakes By-election, officially beginning the election period.

Voters in Inuvik Twin Lakes will elect a Member of the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

Residents are encouraged to register to vote, confirm their voter information, and learn about the voting options available throughout the election period. Voters can check their registration status and find election information at www.electionsnwt.ca. Voters who are unable to vote in person may apply for an absentee ballot. Voters with mobility issues or otherwise cannot attend the polling station or voting in the office of the returning officer, can apply for a mobile poll.

The Returning Officer for the by-election is Grant Hood. The Returning Office is located at the Inuvik Welcome Centre, 190 Mackenzie Road, and can be reached at 867-678-5650 or roinuviktwinlakes@gmail.com.

Key Information:

• October 26 – Writ issued and nominations open
• October 30, 2:00 p.m. – Close of nominations
• November 3 – Voting begins at the Office of the Returning Officer
• November 24, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Election Day voting at the Permafrost Room, Mackenzie Hotel

The Returning Office is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

For complete election information, visit www.electionsnwt.ca.

Media Contact:

Charlotte Digness
Deputy Chief Electoral Officer
Elections NWT
Charlotte_Digness@electionsnwt.ca
867-767-9100