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The election was conducted under a non-partisan rules as the government operates under consensus, and Elections N.W.T. has not recognized parties since 1905. The Western Arctic New Democratic Party, a quasi-official offshoot of the
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was carved out of the Northwest Territories. 19 members were elected, five fewer than in the previous election.
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was held on December 6, 1999. This was the first election under the new boundaries that were created when
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The main issues in this election were Native self-government and control over the territory's resources.
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On polling day, Yellowknife was caught in an extreme blizzard that cut off-road traffic and supplies.
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This was also the last election in Canada in the 20th century.
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For complete electoral history, see individual districts
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