ROCKY BOY, Mont. (NMB) – The Chippewa Cree Business Committee has unveiled the candidates for the special election for their vacant seat.
23 people filed before the deadline and met the qualifications required. They include Jody Lamere, Melvin “Junior” Morsette, Laurie A. Sunchild, Josh Seaton, Florencine “Dixie” Stump, JR Rosette, Daryl Wright II, Emery “Paco” Nault, Loni Whitford-Taylor, Ken St. Marks, Jonathan Windyboy, Duane M. Gopher, Tim Koop Sr., Mike Geboe, George Henderson Sr., Harriet Standing Rock, Brandon T. Gopher, Cody Rivas Sr., Pete T. Lamere, Ted Parker, William Sonny Boy St. Marks, Chelsey St. Pierre and Paulette Standing Rock.
The winner of the election will fill the seat previously held by Michael Corcoran. The term will expire in November 2022.
The polls will be open from 8 AM to 8 PM on Tuesday, February 25 at the Wellness Center on the reservation. Absentee voting will be available at the Tribal office from 8 AM to 4:30 PM on February 20, 21 and 24.
All enrolled members of the Chippewa Cree Tribe that are 18 years of age or older on election day are eligible to vote, as long as they have a Tribal ID Card.
