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Sep 24, 2026
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Mayor, changing mind, removes name from list of YK council candidates
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“Despite the good things we have achieved together and which I would want to pursue if re-elected; with some more reflection I realize it is time to move on.” His withdrawal leaves the field at two candidates for mayor and 21 for council.
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Mayor, changing mind, removes name from list of YK council candidates
Ollie Williams
Wednesday September 23, 2026 at 7:13pm MT
Ben Hendriksen, Yellowknife's mayor, is interviewed by the CBC in October 2025. Ollie Williams/Cabin Radio
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Ben Hendriksen, Yellowknife’s outgoing mayor, has withdrawn his name from the list of candidates for city council in next month’s election.
Chosen by colleagues in 2025 to replace Rebecca Alty when she became the NWT’s MP, Hendriksen had already made clear he would not seek a full term as mayor but had announced a run for a council seat.…
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