Uqqummiut (, Inuinnaqtun: Uqqurmiut) is a territorial electoral district (riding) for the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, Canada. The riding consists of the communities of Clyde River and Qikiqtarjuaq.
The Member of the Legislative Assembly was Samuel Nuqingaq. On 24 October 2014, he was expelled for the legislature and the seat became vacant with a by-election to be held within six months.Nunavut MLA expelled from legislature in unanimous vote The by-election was held 9 February 2015 and Pauloosie Keyootak of Qikiqtarjuaq was elected.Uqqummiut By-Election
Members of the Legislative Assembly † by-election
Parliament Years Member 1st 1999–2004 David Iqaqrialu 2nd 2004–2008 James Arreak 3rd 2008–2013 4th 2013–2015Samuel Nuqingaq 4th† 2015–2017Pauloosie Keyootak 5th 2017–2021 6th 2021–2025Mary Killiktee 7th 2025–presentGordon Kautuk
Election results
2025 election
2021 election
2017 election
2015 by-election
2013 election After the original count both Samuel Nuqingaq and Niore Iqalukjuak were tied with 187 votes each. A recount was held November 5 and Nuqingaq was declared elected with 187 while Iqalukjuak had 185.
2008 election
2004 election
1999 election
See also List of Nunavut territorial electoral districts Canadian provincial electoral districts
References
External links Website of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut