WHITEHORSE — Yukon’s election will be held on Nov. 3, and while Friday was the last possible day the vote could be called under the territory’s legislation, none of the three main parties have a full slate of 21 candidates.

Liberal Premier Mike Pemberton, who’s had the job since June, asked Commissioner of Yukon Adeline Webber to dissolve the 35th legislative assembly on Friday.

Voters will have to elect members in 21 ridings for the first time, up from 19, and 15 have new boundaries after a commission recommended changes last year.

The New Democrats and Opposition Yukon Party have candidates in 20 of 21 ridings, while the Liberals have six spots to fill, with only one member, Speaker Jeremy Harper running for re-election.

The parties have 10 days from Friday to add to their candidates

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