Blondin-Andrew who went on to serve as the riding's MP for eighteen years, including two years as Minister of State for Northern Development. In 2006, Blondin-Andrew was defeated by New Democrat Dennis Bevington. The earlier riding of Northwest Territories had been represented by New Democrat Wally Firth from 1972 to 1979. This riding has elected the following Members of Parliament: Election results Northwest Territories (2014–present) Western Arctic (1979–2014) Northwest Territories (1962–1974) Federal riding associations Riding associations are the local branches of the national political parties: See also List of Canadian federal electoral districts Past Canadian electoral districts References External links Riding history for Northwest Territories (1962–1976) from the Library of Parliament Northwest Territories federal electoral districts Former federal electoral districts of Northwest Territories