1922 Yukon general election
September 11, 1922
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The 1922 Yukon general election was set to be held on September 11, 1922.[1] The results of the election were known on August 12, 1922 when all three electoral districts returned members to the Yukon Territorial Council by acclamation.[2] The Ccouncil played an advisory role to the federally appointed Commissioner.[3]
Elections results
No vote was held; the only three candidates that turned in nomination papers and deposits were returned by acclamation.[2]
Members elected
| District | Member elected |
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| Dawson | William Kenneth Currie |
| Klondike | John Ferrell |
| Whitehorse | Robert Lowe |
References
- ^ Steven Smyth, The Yukon's Constitutional Foundations: Volume One, The Yukon Chronology (1897-1999). Clairedge Press, 1999.
- ^ a b "Yukon Council Elected by Acclamation". Dawson Daily News. August 12, 1922. p. 4.
- ^ "First all-elected Yukon Territorial Council: Yukon Council - Territorial Legislative Body Now in Session". Whitehorse Star. July 9, 1909. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
The Commissioner was not responsible to the Council, they could draft all legislation, but the Commissioner held the power of approval or referral of this legislation to the Governor in Council. Still, a wholly elected council was seen by the people of the north as a great step forward. Now, at last, the council members at least drafting the legislation truly represented the population.