Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024

With less than 48 hours remaining in the school council nomination period, 36 candidate nominations have been received, leaving 59% of elected positions without candidates. Two-fifths (41%) of Yukon Education school councils are without quorum of at least two candidates.

Yukoners considering putting their name forward as a candidate can visit ElectionsYukon.ca to find nomination packages, returning officer contact information, and more information about the school council election process. All nominations must be submitted to the returning officer appointed to the school before noon on Thursday, April 25.

Quick facts

• The deadline to submit nomination papers is Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 12 noon. All nomination papers must be submitted to the returning officer appointed to the school.
• There are 86 elected positions on school councils. To date, 36 nominations have been received, leaving 59% of elected positions without candidates.
• There are 17 Yukon Education schools with councils. Seven schools, or 41%, do not have at least two nominated candidates. School councils require at least two candidates to operate.
• Candidate nomination packages can be downloaded or picked up from Yukon Education schools, returning officers, or at Elections Yukon's office in Whitehorse.
• The list of candidates, their photos and biographies (if submitted) are being posted as they are submitted.

Learn more

To learn about the nomination process, who is running as a candidate, and important election updates, visit ElectionsYukon.ca or follow @ElectionsYukon on Facebook or X (formerly Twitter).

For more information, contact

Colleen Madore
Elections Yukon
Assistant Chief Electoral Officer
(867) 667-8683
[email protected]

For information about school councils, visit yukon.ca/school-councils.

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