Haines Junction was incorporated as a municipality in 1984, holding the first meeting as a municipality on October 9, 1984.
Until recently, Municipal elections were held every three years in October. With changes to the Municipal Act in 2022, terms were extended by one year. Starting with this fall's election, terms will be four years in length.
Yukon government has announced the legislated dates for the 2024 Municipal Election. The next municipal election will be on October 17, 2024.
Key dates and deadlines:
| Date/Deadline | Description |
| September 12, 2024 | Candidate Information Session |
| September 19, 2024 | Notice of Nomination Day, posted and advertised |
| September 26, 2024 | Nomination Day: deadline for submission of nominations (noon) |
| October 3, 2024 | Notice of Advance Poll to be posted and advertised |
| October 7, 2024 | All Candidates Forum |
| October 10, 2024 | Notice of Poll to be posted and advertised |
| October 10, 2024 | Advance Poll to be held |
| October 17, 2024 | Election day |
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