NWT Election 2023 | Cabin Radio

Stories from the 2023 election

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

Mavis Cli-Michaud to run for Nahendeh MLA

Ollie Williams·September 5, 2023

Mavis Cli-Michaud joined the list of prospective candidates for Nahendeh MLA this fall, becoming the fifth person to say they'll run in the district.

The chamber of the Legislative Assembly of The Northwest Territories. Jaahnlieb/Dreamstime

Fort Smith’s deputy mayor says he’ll run for MLA

Ollie Williams·September 3, 2023

The deputy mayor of Fort Smith is preparing to run against incumbent MLA Frieda Martselos in this fall's territorial election.

A sign direct voters toward their polling station in Yellowknife North. Sarah Pruys/Cabin Radio

New NWT election date is November 14

Ollie Williams·August 28, 2023

The Northwest Territories will go to the polls on November 14, a six-week delay brought about by wildfires forcing the evacuation of multiple communities.

Then-minister Wally Schumann at a press conference in 2019. Emelie Peacock/Cabin Radio

‘Staggered election’ possible if MLAs don’t approve delay

Bill Braden·August 24, 2023

Not everyone planning to run in the fall NWT election thinks a one-month wildfire-related delay is the best option. MLAs will debate it on Monday.

Frederick Blake Jr is seen in a photo he published to Facebook in 2021.

Sonny Blake to seek fourth term as Mackenzie Delta MLA

Ollie Williams·August 9, 2023

Frederick Blake Jr says he will seek a fourth term as the Mackenzie Delta's MLA at this fall's territorial election.

Then-industry minister Wally Schumann speaks at Inuvik's golf club during the 2019 Arctic Development Expo

Wally Schumann confirms comeback bid in Hay River South

Ollie Williams·August 6, 2023

Former NWT minister Wally Schumann confirmed his intention to run in Hay River South this fall, seeking to regain the seat he lost in 2019.