ROSEBUD – Fourteen candidates advanced to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s General Election after voters narrowed the list for tribal president, tribal vice-president and ten tribal council vacancies.
The top vote getters for tribal president are Kathleen Wooden Knife (490) and Steve L. DeNoyer Jr. (311). Others receiving votes were Wayne Frederick (282), Pamela Jean Kills In Water (184), C. Steve Brave (159), Philimon D. Two Eagle (152), James A. Iron Shell (142), Muriel Fast Horse (137) and Harold P. Thompson (100).
Vice-president candidates advancing to the August tribal election are Elizabeth Lisa White Pipe (479) and Russell Eagle Bear (414). Also receiving votes were Eileen Shot (257), Henry Quick Bear Sr. (235), Glen Yellow Eagle (221), Jo A. Colombe (182) and Craig Lafferty (173).
Tribal council candidates advancing to the General Election are listed in the following paragraphs. All results are unofficial.
ANTELOPE: Dolores Totes Waln (584) and Jordan Rahn (320). Also receiving votes were Shawn L. Bordeaux (291), Josh Wilson (170), Sherman Wright (157), Thorne Oliver (123), Esther Blue Horse Moore (123), Tenille Selwyn (111) and J.D. Traversie (73).
CORN CREEK: Stanley P. Wooden Knife Jr. (816) and Arlene R. Old Lodge Black Bear (805). Also receiving votes was Michael D. Witt (274).
HE DOG: Royal Yellow Hawk (587) and Clifford T. Chums Lafferty (580). Also receiving votes were Micah Lunderman (474) and Zollie Stone Moran (358).
RING THUNDER: Alvin Bear Heels Sr. (571) and Rose Two Strike Stenstrom (540). Also receiving votes were Raine K. Eagle Cloud (455) and David Chief Blue Thunder (281).
ROSEBUD: Shere Wright Plank (610) and Rodney N. Bordeaux Jr (362). Also receiving votes were Luellen Titter Wright (255), Trent Oakie Poignee (238), William W. Bebe Long III (221), Robert Oliver (155), Marie Clairmont (88), Danielle Burnette (63) and Janet Clairmont (23).
ST. FRANCIS: Michael R. Boltz Sr. (589) and Sharon L. Swift (477). Also receiving votes were Raymond Crow Eagle (436), Keith Horse Looking (260) and Allen Wilson (229).
SWIFT BEAR: William Willie Kindle (692) and Foster Cournoyer Hogan (581). Also receiving votes were Dera Iyotte (267), Dale R. Wooden Knife Sr. (232) and Delano Clairmont (137).
UPPER CUT MEAT: Marian Little Thunder (927) and Dwight D. Spotted Tail (780). Also receiving votes was Lance Neck Jr. (280).
Automatically advancing to the General Election were: BULL CREEK: Todd J. Bearshield (1065) and Everly D. Lunderman (756). Also, HORSE CREEK: Robert Rattling Leaf (1321) and Charlie B. Fallis (556).
In addition, a non-binding referendum ballot was defeated by tribal voters. This yes/no vote was to determine whether or not the Rosebud Sioux Tribe should enter into a Public Law 93-638 Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, to compact or contract with the Federal Government to operate, manage, directly receive federal funds and administer the Indian Health Service Rosebud Comprehensive Health Care Facility.
There were 1796 ballots cast in this referendum vote. There were 828 yes votes to 968 no votes to defeat the referendum.
The General Election is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024. You must be registered to vote in the community where you reside. The final day to register to vote in the General Election is Thursday, August 8, 2024.
In order to register to vote, you must be at least eighteen years and an enrolled citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe residing within your community boundaries. A valid (unexpired) state or tribal identification card is required to register. You may call the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s Election office at 605-747-3187 for more information.
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