2023 NWT Election
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Hans Wiedemann
Candidate in the Hay River North Hay River race.
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Election 2023: Residents vote for change as seven incumbents ousted
November 15, 2023
CKLB 101.9 - Only four incumbents defeated their challengers as more than 10,000 cast their votes. New faces to the Legislative Assembly include former Yellowknife city councillors Julian Morse and Shauna Morgan, and deputy Mayor of Fort Smith Jay MacDonald. Also returning are several past MLAs who were defeated in the last election, including Yellowknife Centre’s Robert Hawkins, Range Lake’s Kieron Testart, and Sahtu’s Daniel McNeely. According to the unofficial results, just over 10,900 voters turned out for the election, or about one quarter of the population. Here are the unofficial results of the election, according to Elections NWT (bold indicates elected, * indicates incumbent).
Results start becoming clearer as last numbers roll in
November 14, 2023
NNSL Media - As the results start to roll in, we can start to safely make some calls. One race we can call for sure is in Nunakput as Lucy Kuptana is the MLA-elect for that riding. She looks to have defeated Vince Teddy according to the unofficial results but with all polls reporting, she has a nearly 200-vote lead. R.J. Simpson appears to be in control in Hay River North and Lucy Kuptana looks to be the MLA-elect in Nunakput. Rocky Simpson is also out as Vince McKay is the new MLA-elect in Hay River South.
‘Unity in community’ drives Hay River’s Neighbourhood Watch
November 3, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...suspicious activity. “For us to stay silent, as an Indigenous person, we’ve been reinforced to stay silent, to be seen and not heard,” said Hans Wiedemann, a resident who has worked to develop the Neighbourhood Watch. (Wiedemann is also a candidate in this month’s territorial election, where he’s...
NWT Election 2023: Read our Hay River North interviews
November 2, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...of Hay River North can choose between Greg McMeekin, RJ Simpson, Michael Wallington or Hans Wiedemann in the 2023 territorial election. We’ve interviewed three of the four candidates, giving each person 15 minutes to discuss their platform, the priorities they’d like to focus on if elected, and...
NWT Election 2023: Michael Wallington’s Hay River North interview
November 2, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...cultivate an environment in which they can succeed. More information: Michael Wallington’s Facebook page Greg McMeekin, incumbent RJ Simpson and Hans Wiedemann are also vying for the seat. NWT Election 2023: Back to Cabin Radio’s election homepage This interview was recorded on October 23, 2023. The...
NWT Election 2023: Hans Wiedemann’s Hay River North interview
November 2, 2023
Cabin Radio - Hans Wiedemann says he would bring a new perspective to the NWT legislature that strengthens relations with Indigenous leadership, takes action toward reconciliation, and prepares northern communities for climate change. With a focus on unity in his community, Wiedemann says the economy, housing, and social...
NWT Election 2023: RJ Simpson’s Hay River North interview
November 2, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...with career advisors in every region of the territory. More information: RJ Simpson’s campaign website Greg McMeekin, Michael Wallington and Hans Wiedemann are also running in the district. NWT Election 2023: Back to Cabin Radio’s election homepage This interview was recorded on October 24, 2023....
The 2023 candidates: Hay River North
October 30, 2023
CBC North - ...have to see who is elected. Sometimes the best person for premier would also leave other departments vulnerable, rendering the government useless. Hans Wiedemann. (Submitted) Why are you running for office? I am running for office because many times people in the Hay River North riding have come to me as a...
Here’s who’s running for election on Nov. 14
October 20, 2023
NNSL Media - ... Great Slave James Lawrence Katrina Nokleby Katherine Reid Stacie Arden Smith Hay River North Greg McMeekin R.J. Simpson Michael Wallington Hans Wiedemann Hay River South Vince McKay Wally Schumann Rocky Simpson Inuvik Boot Lake Diane Archie Denny Rodgers Sallie Ross Inuvik Twin Lakes Lenora...
NWT Election 2023: Nominations closed but lists aren’t quite final
October 20, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...flurry of activity in some districts. In Hay River North, incumbent RJ Simpson now faces three challengers: Greg McMeekin, Michael Wallington and Hans Wiedemann. Vince McKay has joined Wally Schumann and Rocky Simpson in contesting Hay River South. In Yellowknife North, there will now be at least a...
Final day for candidates to come forward in NWT’s 2023 election
October 20, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...a flurry of activity in some districts. In Hay River North, incumbent RJ Simpson now faces three challengers: Greg McMeekin, Michael Wallington and Hans Wiedemann. Vince McKay has joined Wally Schumann and Rocky Simpson in contesting Hay River South. In Yellowknife North, there will now be at least a...
Here’s an updated list of who’s running in the N.W.T. election
October 12, 2023
CBC North - ...Spencer Tracy, Stuart Wray Great Slave James Lawrance, Katherine Reid, Katrina Nokleby*, Stacie Arden Smith Hay River North Greg McMeekin, Hans Wiedemann, Michael Wallington, R.J. Simpson* Hay River South Rocky Simpson*, Wally Schumann, Vince McKay Inuvik-Boot Lake Denny Rodgers, Diane Archie*,...
N.W.T.’s premier remembered as unconventional leader, champion for marginalized people
October 7, 2023
CBC North - ...pictured burning across from the West Channel dock near Hay River. The town and the reserve were evacuated twice because of wildfires this season. (Hans Wiedemann/Facebook) Martel questioned why the territory didn't declare a state of emergency until wildfires threatened Yellowknife . "That night KFN got...