NWT Municipal Elections

All about NWT community government (municipal) elections including dates, results, requirements, processes, and resources.

Election dates, requirements, and results

Community election dates, eligibility requirements, and posted results.

Municipal elections dates

Upcoming NWT municipal or community government elections dates and calendars.

Municipal elections results

Find posted results following a NWT municipal or community government election.

Voter eligibility requirements

Who can vote in NWT community government (municipal) elections.

Candidate eligibility requirements

Who can run in NWT community government (municipal) elections.

Roles and responsibilities in a municipal election

A snapshot of the different people and organizations involved in the NWT municipal election process.

Elections resources

Resource collection to help you understand how community elections work in the Northwest Territories, how to run for election, and the roles and responsibilities involved.

Municipal elections legislation

The legislation behind NWT community government (municipal) elections.

Running for municipal election in the NWT

Learn about nomination processes, campaign guidance, Election Day, election offences, petitions and recounts.

Now that you have been elected as Municipal Councillor

Multi-page information on the roles, responsibilities and duties of an elected NWT Municipal Councillor.

Municipal elections forms

Listing of NWT municipal elections forms.

'She Can ' Empowering Women in Leadership

The She Can campaign strives to increase women’s representation in political leadership at all levels of government across the NWT.
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NWT Community government contact information

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Updated: Apr 30, 2026