Nunavut · Voting and democracy
Municipal election in Nunavut 2027: how to vote
Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked
Short answer
Nunavut's next municipal general election is on October 25, 2027. Elections Nunavut runs it for all 25 municipal councils, each normally a mayor and eight councillors. To vote you must be a Canadian citizen, 18 or older, a Nunavut resident and a resident of the community where you vote. You must be on the Voters List, but you can register online or when you vote.
Who handles it
Handled by your municipality: each city, town and rural municipality in Nunavut runs its own.
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Who can apply
You can vote if you are a Canadian citizen, 18 or older, a Nunavut resident, and a resident of the community where you vote.
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You count as a Nunavut resident if you have lived in Nunavut for at least a year before election day, or are away only for a while, such as students and medical patients.
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Steps
You must be on the Voters List to vote. You can add yourself at any time, online or at your polling place on election day with ID.
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To check if you are on the Voters List, use the online portal, ask your local Returning Officer or contact Elections Nunavut.
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If you will be away during the election, apply for a special mail-in ballot at least one week before election day. It must reach Elections Nunavut in Rankin Inlet by 5 p.m. on election day.
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What you need
If you are asked for ID, show one piece with your name, current address and signature, such as a driver's licence or Government of Nunavut General ID Card.
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Or show two pieces of ID, one with your name and signature and one with your name and address.
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How long it takes
The next municipal general election in Nunavut is on October 25, 2027. Councils are elected every four years.
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Advance voting is offered in communities that do not have an Office of the Returning Officer.
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Where to go
You vote at the polling place in your community on election day, open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
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Good to know
Elders, people with disabilities and their caregivers who cannot easily reach the polling place can ask for the mobile poll to come to their home.
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Questions people ask
When is the next municipal election in Nunavut?
October 25, 2027. Mayors and councillors for Nunavut's 25 municipal councils are elected every four years.
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Who can vote in Nunavut municipal elections?
Canadian citizens 18 or older who are Nunavut residents and live in the community where they vote. People convicted of breaking an election law in the last five years cannot vote.
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What ID do I need to vote in Nunavut?
You may need ID if the election officer does not know you. Bring one ID with your name, address and signature, or two pieces that together show them.
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How do I check if I am on the Nunavut voters list?
Check the online voter registration portal, ask your local Returning Officer, or call Elections Nunavut toll-free at 1-800-267-4394.
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Can I vote in a Nunavut municipal election if I am away from home?
Yes. Students, medical patients and others away from home can apply for a special mail-in ballot at least one week before election day.
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Other provinces and territories
Each province sets its own rules and dates.
- British ColumbiaElection day: 17 October 2026
- SaskatchewanElection day: 9 November 2026 for rural municipalities (even-numbered divisions); 29 July 2028 for resort villages; 8 November 2028 for cities, towns and villages, and for rural reeves and odd-numbered divisions
- ManitobaElection day: 28 October 2026 for most municipalities; Victoria Beach, Dunnottar and Winnipeg Beach voted 24 July 2026
- OntarioElection day: 26 October 2026
- New BrunswickLast held 11 May 2026
- Prince Edward IslandElection day: 2 November 2026
- Nunavut (this page)Election day: 25 October 2027
Your city or town
Each municipality runs its own, with its own rules and website. Start from your city's page:
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Municipal election in Nunavut 2027: how to vote", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vote-municipal/nunavut