Returning Officers are appointed by the Chief Electoral Officer under section 27 of the Elections Act. Returning Officers are responsible for ensuring electoral events are administered and conducted at a consistent and high standard across the territory. They are directly responsible for the administration, conduct, and reporting of Electoral District-level electoral proceedings. As the local Elections Yukon representatives, Returning Officers are entrusted with upholding the neutrality of the territory's electoral process within their district.
Returning Officer recruitment and selection occurs through an independent merit-based competition.
Current returning officers
The Yukon has 19 returning officers, one for each electoral district. During an election period, each returning officer has a phone number, email address, and an office that is open to the public. Outside of an election period, email [email protected] or call 1-866-668-8683.
The following returning officers have been appointed:
| Electoral District | Returning Officer |
Melanie Pettefer | Image
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Brian Fidler | Image
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Dawn Kisoun | Image
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Lisa Pauls | Image
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| Lake Laberge |  |
Joan Hyrve | Image
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Walter Latour | Image
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Vikki Quocksister | Image
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Lisa Snyder | Image
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Joanne Green | Image
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Trina MacLeod | Image
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| Porter Creek South |  |
Lake Pearson | Image
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Dawn Power | Image
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Barbara Scheck | Image
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Crystal Linklater | |
| Watson Lake | |
Aparna Verma | Image
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Craig Brooks | Image
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To contact a returning officer outside of an election period, email [email protected] or call (867) 667-8683 or 1-866-668-8683 (toll-free).
Contact and returning office information will be added once an election is called.