After it was announced that the Covid-19 Omicron variant has been detected in the territory, Elections NWT has decided to change the Tu Nedh茅-Wiilideh MLA byelection format to mail-in ballots only.
SA国际影视传媒淭he decision to move to a mail-in-ballot election was made with health and safety at the forefront and is the best option to ensure that the election can proceed in the safest manner possible,SA国际影视传媒� stated Stephen Dunbar, the NWTSA国际影视传媒檚 chief electoral officer.
All Tu Nedh茅-Wiilideh electors registered on the voters list as of Jan. 14 will be mailed a ballot.
The nomination deadline for candidates is also set for Jan 14 at 2 p.m.
Anyone who registers on the voters list after Jan. 14 must be registered by 2 p.m. on Jan. 29 to ensure that they receive a ballot for the voting period.
Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Feb. 8.
Eligible electors are at least 18 years old on or before voting day, must be a Canadian citizen and must be a resident of the NWT for six consecutive months as of voting day.
