NWT Election 2023 | Cabin Radio

Stories from the 2023 election

Here's how we reported on the results and the aftermath.

Jackie Jacobson in the legislature on October 6, 2023.

Jackie Jacobson says he won’t seek re-election in Nunakput

Ollie Williams·October 6, 2023

Nunakput MLA Jackie Jacobson, who represented the NWT's northernmost communities for 12 years, says he won't seek re-election.

Deanna Cornfield says she’ll run in YK’s Frame Lake

Ollie Williams·October 4, 2023

Deanna Cornfield has become the fourth declared candidate in Yellowknife's Frame Lake district for this fall's territorial election.

A photo of Matthew Spence published to his campaign website.

Matthew Spence says he’ll run in Yellowknife Centre

Ollie Williams·October 2, 2023

Former journalist turned federal manager Matthew Spence says he's joining the list of people hoping to become the next MLA for Yellowknife Centre.

Premier Caroline Cochrane in her office in 2019. Sarah Pruys/Cabin Radio

After one term as premier, Caroline Cochrane won’t seek re-election

Ollie Williams·September 28, 2023

Describing a term spent handling "one crisis after another," Premier Caroline Cochrane said she will not seek re-election after four years leading the NWT.

Stuart Wray says he’ll run for Frame Lake MLA

Emily Blake·September 27, 2023

Stuart Wray, a diamond mine health and safety superintendent, said he would run for MLA in Frame Lake in this fall's territorial election.

A sign directs voters to their polling station. Sarah Pruys/Cabin Radio

What you need to know about November’s NWT election

Emily Blake·September 21, 2023

When is the NWT's election? What are the different ways to vote? How do we get a new premier and cabinet after polling day? Here are some answers.