The list of Nunavut by-elections includes every by-election held in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. By-elections occur whenever there is a vacancy in the Legislative Assembly, although an imminent general election may allow the vacancy to remain until the dissolution of the legislative assembly.

5th Nunavut Legislative Assembly 2017–2021

By-electionDateIncumbentPartyWinnerPartyCauseRetained
Baker Lake July 24, 2020† Simeon Mikkungwak      Non-partisan consensus government Craig Simailak      Non-partisan consensus government Resignation Yes
Kugluktuk July 24, 2020† Mila Adjukak Kamingoak      Non-partisan consensus government Calvin Pedersen      Non-partisan consensus government Resignation No
Tununiq September 16, 2019 Joe Enook      Non-partisan consensus government David Qamaniq      Non-partisan consensus government Death No

† Won by acclamation; this date is the closing date of the filing period for declarations of candidacy.

4th Nunavut Legislative Assembly 2013–2017

By-electionDateIncumbentPartyWinnerPartyCauseRetained
Netsilik February 8, 2016 Jeannie Ugyuk      Non-partisan consensus government Emiliano Qirngnuq      Non-partisan consensus government Resignation Yes
Uqqummiut February 9, 2015 Samuel Nuqingaq      Non-partisan consensus government Pauloosie Keyootak      Non-partisan consensus government Expulsion Yes
Rankin Inlet South February 10, 2014 Lorne Kusugak      Non-partisan consensus government Alexander Sammurtok      Non-partisan consensus government Two-way tie in general election No

3rd Nunavut Legislative Assembly 2008–2013

By-electionDateIncumbentPartyWinnerPartyCauseRetained
Iqaluit West September 12, 2011 Paul Okalik      Non-partisan consensus government Monica Ell-Kanayuk      Non-partisan consensus government Resignation Yes
Pangnirtung September 12, 2011 Adamee Komoartok      Non-partisan consensus government Hezakiah Oshutapik      Non-partisan consensus government Resignation No
Tununiq September 12, 2011 James Arvaluk      Non-partisan consensus government Joe Enook      Non-partisan consensus government Resignation Yes
Nattilik April 26, 2010 Enuk Pauloosie      Non-partisan consensus government Jeannie Ugyuk      Non-partisan consensus government Resignation Yes
Akulliq March 2, 2009 Steve Mapsalak      Non-partisan consensus government John Ningark      Non-partisan consensus government Judicial recount of previous by-election resulted in two-way tie No
Akulliq December 15, 2008 Steve Mapsalak      Non-partisan consensus government Two-way tie between Steve Mapsalak and John Ningark      Non-partisan consensus government Delay in general election due to candidacy dispute No
South Baffin November 3, 2008 Olayuk Akesuk      Non-partisan consensus government Fred Schell      Non-partisan consensus government No declarations of candidacy received by general election submission deadline No

2nd Nunavut Legislative Assembly 2004–2008

By-electionDateIncumbentPartyWinnerPartyCauseRetained
Tununiq October 16, 2006 Jobie Nutarak      Non-partisan consensus government James Arvaluk      Non-partisan consensus government Death Yes

1st Nunavut Legislative Assembly 1999–2004

By-electionDateIncumbentPartyWinnerPartyCauseRetained
Nanulik September 2, 2003 James Arvaluk      Non-partisan consensus government Patterk Netser      Non-partisan consensus government Resignation Yes
Quttiktuq December 4, 2000 Levi Barnabas      Non-partisan consensus government Rebekah Williams      Non-partisan consensus government Resignation No

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