2020 Tribal election candidates certified

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation holds annual elections for Tribal government positions. The 2020 ballot includes two legislative seats and the annual Tribal budget.

Tribal candidate Q&As and final statements: June 2019 — District 11

In addition to the annual Tribal budget, Citizen Potawatomi voters will cast ballots for three competitive races for Oklahoma’s at-large legislative seats this June. The Hownikan asked the candidates about their backgrounds and reasons for running for Tribal office. Lisa Kraft (incumbent) What makes your platform or candidacy differ from your fellow district candidates? “The Read More »

Tribal candidate Q&As and final statements: June 2019 — District 13

In addition to the annual Tribal budget, Citizen Potawatomi voters will cast ballots for three competitive races for Oklahoma’s at-large legislative seats this June. The Hownikan asked the candidates about their backgrounds and reasons for running for Tribal office. Bobbi Bowden (incumbent) What makes your platform or candidacy differ from your fellow district candidates? “The Read More »

Tribal candidate Q&As and final statements: June 2019 — District 10

In addition to the annual Tribal budget, Citizen Potawatomi voters will cast ballots for three competitive races for Oklahoma’s at-large legislative seats this June. The Hownikan asked the candidates about their backgrounds and reasons for running for Tribal office. David Barrett (incumbent) What makes your platform or candidacy differ from your fellow district candidate? “From Read More »

Tribal candidate Q&As: May 2019 — District 11

Citizen Potawatomi voters will cast ballots for three competitive races for Oklahoma’s at-large legislative seats this June. The Hownikan asked the candidates about their backgrounds and reasons for running for Tribal office.

Tribal candidate Q&As: May 2019 — District 10

In addition to the annual Tribal budget, Citizen Potawatomi voters will cast ballots for three competitive races for Oklahoma’s at-large legislative seats this June. The Hownikan asked the candidates about their backgrounds and reasons for running for Tribal office. David Barrett (incumbent) How would you address the issue of growing Tribal enrollment? Is there a Read More »

Tribal candidate Q&As: May 2019 — District 13

Citizen Potawatomi voters will cast ballots for three competitive races for Oklahoma’s at-large legislative seats this June. The Hownikan asked the candidates about their backgrounds and reasons for running for Tribal office.

CPN 2019 Legislative Election Candidacy Filing Notice

Tribal election season will soon be underway as Citizen Potawatomi Nation voters prepare to elect candidates for three Oklahoma legislative seats — Districts 10, 11 and 13. CPN members will cast their ballots during the election on June 29, 2019, that takes place during the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Family Reunion Festival near Shawnee, Oklahoma. Candidates Read More »

Meet the candidates for CPN Legislative District 7 – 2018 Tribal Elections

Each year, Citizen Potawatomi Nation holds elections for seats in the tribal legislature. Legislative terms are staggered, meaning a certain number of seats are always on the ballot. This method means a wholesale turnover of representatives is impossible and keeps continuity and institutional knowledge in the elected government body. District 7 Legislator Mark Johnson has Read More »