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Cherokee Panel Orders Recount of Principal Chief Election Ballots

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0034

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

The Cherokee tribal election committee ordered a recount of more than half of the ballots cast in the election for principal chief. The election had 8,120 ballots cast, but more than 18,000 Cherokees were registered to vote. The recount was requested by several losing candidates, with concerns raised about the conduct of the election. The winner of the election, Ross Swimmer, had the endorsement of the retiring principal chief, W. W. "Bill" Keeler, and emphasized the need for tribal unity. The recount was set to take place on Wednesday.

Creator

Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-

Congress 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Policy Area Voting--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Campaign management--United States

Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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