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Nakashuk, who is married to the riding\u2019s outgoing MLA, enters the race with experience working at the municipal, territorial and federal levels of government and as vice-chairperson of Qulliq Energy Corp. Last year, he ran for president of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and finished third behind winner Jeremy Tunraluk and runner-up Cathy Towtongie. Nakashuk said in an interview that Pangnirtung needs an upgraded arena, an elders\u2019 home and a wildlife officer to work at the local wildlife office. 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