Tribal Election Board Announces Unofficial Candidates for 2018

May 15, 2018

Akwesasne, NY - The following is the unofficial roster of candidates who have accepted their nominations by close of business on Wednesday, Onerahtohkó:wa /May 9, 2018 in no particular order:

Tribal Clerk

Betty Roundpoint

Summer Bero

Corleen Jackson

Sub-Chief

Cory Tarbell

Benjamin Herne

Phillip Tarbell

Marjorie Skidders

Chief

Ronald Lafrance Jr.

Eric Thompson

The Tribal Election Board will release the official list of candidates when the background check and drug testing results have been received.

Any questions or concerns regarding the eligible voters list, requests for an absentee ballot or to schedule in-home voting can be directed to the Tribal Clerk’s Office at (518) 358-2272.

The annual tribal election will be held on Ohiarí:ha/June 2, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Community Building. Voters are required to bring their Tribal enrollment card or other valid photo identification.

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