This is a list of Nunavut territorial electoral districts. In total there are 22 electoral districts in Nunavut spread over three administrative regions. [1] Each district elects one member to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in a first past the post system. [2] Unlike some other parts of Canada, such as Ontario, a new by-election must be held in a riding if the original result ended in a tie. [3] [4] There are no political parties in Nunavut, each candidate runs as an independent and the territory operates by consensus government. [2]
Section 149. (2) If the judge certifies a tie in the number of votes, the Chief Electoral Officer shall order that a new election be held.