7-What are the requirements in the application?
Additional information and requirements are available through Elections Yukon.
Political Parties
6-Who can form a registered political party?
Any organization that has its primary purpose the promotion of candidates for election to the Legislative Assembly may apply to the Chief Electoral Officer to be a registered political party.
4-Are there any requirements for parties to follow regarding election advertising?
During an election period, every notice or advertisement that refers to an election, whether printed, broadcast or published electronically, shall include the name and address of its sponsor.
The above does not apply to any printed notice or advertisement that bears, with no information, message or symbol that relates to an election or voting, only one or more of the following:
3-How do I register a political party?
Each registered political party must provide:
2-How many candidates must a party endorse in an election to retain the registered political party status?
A political party must endorse at least two candidates in the election or the registration of the party shall be cancelled.
More information here.
1-What is the process for a party to endorse its candidates?
If a registered political party wishes to endorse candidates, a letter of endorsement from the party leader or designated party representative must accompany each candidates's nomination paper.
5-How many political parties are registered in Yukon?
There are four political parties registered in Yukon:
Yukon Liberal Party
Premier Ranj Pillai, Leader
Carly Carruthers, President
Clarence Timmons, Official
183-108 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6C4
[email protected]
Yukon New Democratic Party
Kate White, Leader
Jan Stick, President
Thomas Dang, Official
Box 31516, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6K8
[email protected]
Yukon Party