Chickasaw Nation Election Office 2021 RUN-OFF ELECTION SCHEDULE (IF NEEDED) August 3: P.O

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Chickasaw Nation announces candidates for general election TOBY PERKINS MONTY E. STICK BAILEY WALKER NANCY ELLIOTT OSCAR GORE Chickasaw Nation Election Incumbent Incumbent Secretary Rita Loder announced the close of filing period at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021 for the 2021 general election. Pontotoc District Legislator, Seat 1 incumbent Toby Perkins, of Ada, will face challengers Pickens District Tishomingo District Supreme Court Monty E. Stick, of Francis, and Pickens District • Seat 4 • Seat 1 Bailey Walker, of Ada. • Seat 1 • Seat 2 Pontotoc District Legislator, Seat 2 incumbent Nancy Elliott, of Ada, will face challenger Os- car Gore, of Ada. Pickens District Legislator, Seat 1 incumbent David Woerz, of Ardmore, received no challengers and will retain his position. Pickens District Legislator, Seat 4 incumbent Shana Tate Hammond, of Ardmore, will face challenger Wanda Black- wood Scott, of Ardmore. Tishomingo District Legis- lator, Seat 1 incumbent Scott DAVID WOERZ SHANA TATE HAMMOND WANDA BLACKWOOD SCOTT SCOTT WOOD LINDA ENGLISH WEEKS Wood, of Tishomingo, received Incumbent Incumbent Incumbent Incumbent No Challenger No Challenger No Challenger SEE GENERAL ELECTION, PAGE 7 2 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2021 ELECTION NOTICE THE CHICKASAW NATION TRIBAL ELECTION NOTICE 2021 PRIMARY ELECTION SCHEDULE The election office is preparing for the 2021 Tribal Elections. A correct mailing address must be on file for all qualified Chickasaw voters to ensure a ballot and other tribal mailouts are received. June 7-9: Candidate filing period 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Election If you have moved, or if you are not sure your updated address is on file, please contact the Elec- Secretary’s Office. tion Office by calling (580) 310-6411 or 1-888-661-0137. June 11: An address change form can be completed online at www.Chickasaw.net. Challenge to Candidacy ends at 5 p.m. June 14: Drawing for position on the ballot (1:30 p.m. at Chickasaw Com- munity Center Ada) Candidates may pick up print-outs & USB flash drive. Meet your tribal election office June 14: Last day to submit photo & biography to “Chickasaw Times” (by 4:00 p.m.) staff and election commissioners Press release for candidates (news/media) June 24: Ballots mailed to voters who reside out of the contiguous 48 states July 6: Voter registration closes. July 7: After 12 p.m. candidates may pick up updated printouts & USB flash drive. July 8: Ballots mailed to ALL qualified voters. Rita Loder Tisha Cully Monica Fulsom Leah Puller July 22: Election Secretary/ Registration Clerk Administrative File Clerk Last day to appoint a watcher. Tribal Registrar Assistant July 27: 2021 Primary Election (last day to return ballots; no later than 10:30 a.m.) Ballot tabulation begins @ 11 a.m. Unofficial results posted immediately Press Release made to public. July 27: Voter registration re-opens, if no run-off election. July 30: Recount period ends. October 1: Oath of Office Ceremony (11:00 a.m.) Ron Parker Rose Jefferson TJ Harkins Lisa Hudson At-Large Pontotoc District Pickens District Tishomingo District Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner THE CHICKASAW NATION Chickasaw Nation Election Office 2021 RUN-OFF ELECTION SCHEDULE (IF NEEDED) August 3: P.O. Box 695, Ada, OK 74821 Candidates may pick up print-outs & USB flash drive (after 12:00 (580) 310-6475 phone (580) 310-6474 fax p.m.) August 12: Toll Free: 1-888-661-0137 Ballots mailed to ALL qualified voters. www.chickasaw.net/government/electionoffice August 26: Last day to appoint a watcher for the run-off election. August 31: 2021 Run-Off Election (last day to return ballots; no later than 10:30 a.m.) Ballot tabulation begins @ 11 a.m. Please Note: Unofficial results posted immediately Press Release made to public. Candidates who do not have challengers will not be on the ballot. Ballots will August 31: only be mailed to voters in the Pontotoc and Pickens Districts. Voter registration re-opens Candidates without challengers are: David Woerz, Pickens District Seat 1; September 3: Recount period ends. Scott Wood, Tishomingo District Seat 1; and Linda English Weeks, Supreme Court October 1: Seat 2. Oath of Office ceremony (11:00 a.m.) June 2021 CHICKASAW TIMES 3 Pontotoc District • Seat 1 Toby Perkins, Incumbent tory in Ada. ucation Committee, I am com- be accountable to, and work to ity. I am excited about the new He was born July 18, 1968 at mitted to make this happen. achieve results for every single Joint Venture Construction Pro- Little Rock, Ark. His Chickasaw In 2020, the Chickasaw Nation Chickasaw citizen. I believe ev- gram with the Indian Health lineage includes his mother, Tia invested $35 million in educa- ery Chickasaw has a voice that Service constructing a new Juana Perkins; grandmother, tion programs, much of that must be heard!” Health Care Facility near the (Angie) Emmeline Matha Wi- in the form of grants, schol- “Our culture is who we are northern boundary of the Pon- ley; great- grandparents, Eula arships, and assistance to our as a people. This includes our totoc District. I am dedicated to Greenwood and Johnson Jim- Chickasaw youth, young adults, language, dances, songs, and and will consistently support my; and great-great-grandpar- and students of all ages. Our traditions. In 2020, the Chicka- the building and expansion of ents Nancy Moore and Simeon students learn technical skills saw Nation invested nearly $35 programs that improve health Greenwood. at our tribe’s Science-Technol- million in the Department of and wellness for all Chickasaw Educational background: ogy-Math Academy (featuring Culture and Humanities. The citizens.” Mr. Perkins’ family moved to robotics teams, Lego leagues, Chickasaw people are the heart “Our tribal sovereignty is our Mustang, Okla., in 1978 where aviation/space academy pro- of our culture and the Chicka- foundation and is built on the Toby’s mother taught eight- grams, and more). This innova- saw Cultural Center is where rock of our ancestors. We are a grade English. From a young tive facility can open the door we share our heart with the nation that nurtures and pro- age, education was the priority to bright futures for our chil- world. The Holisso Center is a tects its people and natural re- TOBY PERKINS of his life. He graduated from dren. These are great accom- vital resource for students, au- sources. With the recent McGirt Incumbent Mustang High School in 1986. plishments for our youth, but I thors, and others interested in decision regarding criminal ju- Name of candidate: He then moved on to Oklahoma believe we need to continue to learning more about Chickasaw risdiction, it is imperative we Toby Perk ins State University in Stillwater raise the bar! Each Chickasaw history, heritage, and culture. ensure, protect, and exercise Position candidate is filing where he earned an associates student deserves the very best Chickasaw citizens can access our sovereignty to protect our for: Legislator degree in occupational health our tribe has to offer!” genealogical collections, his- citizens and everyone who lives District and seat number: and safety and a bachelor’s “Our elders are an incred- toric maps, photo archives, and within our jurisdiction. I was Pontotoc District, Seat 1 degree in business administra- ible source of knowledge and historic documents. One of my honored Governor Anoatubby Background information: tion. wisdom. Through community goals as your legislator is to en- asked me to represent the Leg- Toby Perkins is the incumbent Civic and/or community ac- council meetings, senior center sure our history, our language, islature on the Justice Task tribal legislator serving the tivities: events, and phone calls I will and our Chikashsha chokka- Force. The task force analyzed citizens of Pontotoc District. Mr. Perkins has served the continue to welcome and cher- chaffa’ (Chickasaw family) are Chickasaw Nation responsibili- Toby served as Chairman of last 15 years on the Ada Region- ish counsel from our seniors. protected, preserved, and cel- ties and code repercussions, as the Chickasaw Legislature al United Way Board of Direc- I support the implementation ebrated.” well as delivered recommenda- from 2018 to 2020. He cur- tors. He has assisted with Unit- of programs and services that “The pandemic impacted so tions to address the outcomes rently serves as Chairman of ed Way fundraising and helped help ensure every elder is well many of our citizens. I was of these extraordinary federal the Education Committee and direct resources to community cared for and living a qual- proud to advocate and support proceedings. I pledge to defend is a member of the Executive, agencies, including the Boys & ity and independent life. What relief fund distribution of $120 our sovereignty, our people, our Human Resources, Land De- Girls Club of Ada, Family Cri- does that look like in action? I million in Emergency Citizen water, and our other natural re- velopment, Health Care, and sis Center, Ada Youth Shelter have heard your concerns over Support to our Chickasaw citi- sources with every tool I pos- Hunting, Fishing, & Land Man- and Ada Homeless Services. rising energy costs. I advocat- zens and Chickasaw-owned sess. I will continue to serve the agement committees. He served He and his wife, Alesha, are ac- ed for, and we achieved, a 20% small businesses. This ensured people of my district by work- as Legislative Secretary from tive members of Ada First Bap- increase in the Elder Energy relief for Chickasaws who were ing to strengthen the tribe, October 2016-2018. tist Church where Toby helps Assistance program. Because economically affected. Addi- with a dedication to enhancing Mr. Perkins also works as lead the Safety Committee and of the urgency of this issue, tionally, no Chickasaw Nation the quality of life for all Chick- director of corporate develop- serves as a Trustee. I’m proud to say we accom- employee was laid off due to asaws and leaving a legacy for ment at LegalShield in Ada. Goal as a member of the plished this without delay, be- the pandemic. Our Department the generations to come.” He has been with the company Chickasaw Legislature: tween budget periods. During of Health rose to the occasion Name of spouse and chil- since 1999. Prior to joining Le- “I believe all Chickasaw chil- this term we opened a Senior when the pandemic hit our dren: galShield, he worked as a safety dren should have the tools and Site and Community Center nation by quickly expanding Mr. Perkins has been married officer and field technician at resources to help them pursue on a beautiful new campus in capacity at the Medical Center to his wife, Alesha since Oct. the Environmental Protection their dreams and reach their Oklahoma City to better serve and streamlining the vaccina- 24, 1999. Their family includes Agency (EPA) Robert S. Kerr full potential. Serving as Chair- our elders and citizens in the tion process utilizing our new Groundwater Research Labora- person of the Legislature’s Ed- area. I will continue listening, Emergency Operations Facil- SEE TOBY PERKINS, PAGE 4 4 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2021 Pontotoc District • Seat 1 Monty Stick Mr. Stick is the son of Tina ferent laws that pertain to In- softball and basketball coach and one on the way. Stick and John Reed. He is the dian Country, and has experi- since 2008. Personal message to the grandson of Merle and Ida ence with the Native American Goal as a member of the Chickasaw people: Stick, and the great-grandson Housing Assistance and Self Chickasaw Legislature: If elected, I will be the voice of Roman and Lydia “Lottie” Determination Act, Section 106 His main goal as a Chickasaw that the Chickasaw people have Kilcrease, and Arthur “Lokush” of the National Historic Pres- Legislator is to put an Indig- needed, even if you do not recog- Stick. He is named after his ervation Act, Native American enous view in drafting and im- nize it. I am a voice grounded in great-great-grandfather, Amo- Graves and Repatriation Act, plementing government policy, tradition and culture. I am dif- sin “Emerson” Stick. He is a Archeological Resources Pro- and to enhance the many great ferent by nature. If you feel there sixth generation descendant of tection Act, and the American programs in existence. needs to be change, that we ap- Bicey Walker, of Kullihomma. Indian Religious Freedom Act. Name of spouse and chil- pear to be a copy and paste Educational background: He has worked to put fee land dren: society copying the policies of Mr. Stick graduated from into trust land with the United Mr. Stick is married to wife, the world around us, I am your Stratford High School in 1999. States of America. Levina Cully-Stick, and has sev- voice. I have attended the same He later graduated from col- He understands the fidu- en children, Reece Cosar, Nigel schools, gotten the same educa- MONTY STICK lege in 2013, with a degree in ciary duty the U.S. govern- Stick, Mikkah Cosar, Corri Stick, tion but at the end of the day, Native American studies and a ment has that pertains to the Chardoney Stick, Montilee Stick I am still Chickasaw. And I will Name of candidate: minor in political science. He Chickasaws’ sovereignty and and MaKayla “Shuka” Stick. He make decisions as a Chickasaw. Monty Stick graduated with a 3.97 GPA and has worked to help build the also has eight grandchildren, Chipislacho, Chukmashki. Position candidate is filing academic achievement. federal-tribal relationship. for: Legislator Professional background: He is also familiar with Okla- District and Seat Number: He has worked for the Chick- homa realty law. CONTINUED Pontotoc District, Seat 1 asaw Nation since 2001 and is Civic and/or community ac- | FROM PAGE 3 Background information: credited with 18 years of em- tivities TOBY PERKINS Chukma! Saiholchiffoat Monty ployment. Outside of work Mr. Stick has daughter and son-in-law, Eliza- our obligation to honor those Stick. He has worked under dif- volunteered as a girls youth beth and Branum Dempsey; who came before us by continu- son and daughter-in-law, Cash ing in their spirit of determina- and Jessica Freeman, and six tion. grandchildren, Colton, Laken I will continue to focus my en- and Tinley Dempsey, and Evyn, ergy and efforts on the well-be- Name change? Call the Election Secretary! Andrew and Patrick Freeman. ing of our tribal family. It truly Personal Message: is one of the highest honors of Some of the most common the envelope to the signature Secretary’s office and a worker mistakes voters make when on the form to be sure they will complete a new citizenship Dear Friends, I have dedi- my life to serve the Chickasaw marking or returning their bal- match. form for you. The worker will cated myself to serving you in people, and I have a great desire lots have to do with actual voter The most common signature then send the new form to you the Chickasaw Legislature. My to continue in this work. names. problem occurs with female via first-class mail. passion for this work grows ev- I am dedicated to you. If you Each voter has a Chickasaw voters. A woman who has mar- All you have to do then is ery day seeing the good we are have questions, now or after citizenship form on file with ried or changed her name for sign the form and send it back able to do, and the differences the election, please contact me the tribal Election Secretary. Vi- some other reason must make in the addressed and stamped made in our citizens’ lives. I am at (580) 272-8500, or email me tal information about the voter that change on her Chickasaw envelope provided. so proud and honored to have at [email protected]. I humbly is contained on the form. citizenship form. If that change The other common problem been selected for this great op- ask for your vote in this elec- The Election Commission is not made, and the woman with names involves simply portunity and responsibility as tion. Together, we have and will utilizes the citizenship forms signs the ballot using her new forgetting to sign the outside your legislator! continue to do great things, and to confirm that the person who name, her ballot will not be envelope where indicated. Bal- has sent in the ballot is the counted because her new signa- lots are discarded each year be- My mom and dad always told I am grateful for your support same as the person listed on ture and the signature on her cause voters neglect to sign the me, “Each generation stands on and friendship. I wish you great the citizenship form. citizenship form do not match. back of the envelope. the shoulders of its parents.” We blessings and I promise to con- When you sign the outside en- It is very simple and easy to For help, you may call the are standing on the shoulders tinue to be responsive to your velope as indicated, you should make the proper changes to tribal Election Secretary’s office of our ancestors. The work they concerns and needs, to be ethical sign it as you have signed on your citizenship form to ensure at (580) 310-6475 or toll free at started, and we continue today, in all I do as a legislator and to your citizenship form. Election your ballot is counted. 1-888-661-0137, or email rita. make it possible to raise the next be accountable to you and your workers check the signature on Simply call the tribal Election [email protected] generation to new heights. It is family! Chokma’shki. June 2021 CHICKASAW TIMES 5 Pontotoc District • Seat 1 Bailey Walker come. He believes in protection proprietary reports for gaming Oklahoma. and Youth Entrepreneurial of the Chickasaws’ cultural (class II/III). Additionally in 2009, he grad- programs that create success- identity, protecting of sover- Prior to joining the Chicka- uated from Ada’s Inaugural ful new contributions to our eignty, and keeping traditions saw Nation, he had a 13-year Chamber of Commerce Leader- communities going strong for future genera- career with Dart, a top-level ship YOUniversity Class. • Expand Elder programs tions. plastic manufacturer and two The efforts to advocate for that will meet YOUR needs Educational background: small businesses, the paint and the native business community • Support Health, Cultural, Mr. Walker’s education be- body field and a lawn mowing bestowed the “Advocate of the Education & Housing programs gan from Byng High School in contractor for the Chickasaw Year” from the Minority Enter- through meaningful dialogue 1991 and took a long curve to Nation Elder Program. prise Development Agency and with all Leadership the steps of East Central Uni- He has enjoyed working with the American Indian Chamber Name of spouse and chil- versity (ECU) at the age of 32 tribal and public organizations of Commerce of Oklahoma, dren: in 2005. His family came first gaining over 30 years of collec- Paul & Pam Bickford “Volunteer Mr. Walker is married to and small businesses followed. tive business, work, and com- of the Year” in 2017. DeAnna Walker. Together they He graduated with a B.S. in En- munity experience working Goal as a member of the have six children and five BAILEY WALKER trepreneurship (major) in Fall with a multitude of tribes and Chickasaw Legislature: grandchildren. of 2012 while interning with businesses that reside in Okla- Mr. Walker’s pledge to those Personal message to the Name of candidate: the Chickasaw Nation. Since homa and abroad. reading this is that he can be Chickasaw people: Bailey Walker college graduation he pursued He has made a mission and a counted to listen and learn It will be an honor to serve Position candidate is filing a Gaming Management Certifi- passion to serve all. about the Chickasaw people’s the Pontotoc District and the for: Legislator cation from University of Reno By continuing the opportu- needs, and will advocate and At-Large Chickasaw citizens. District and Seat Number: Nevada (UNR). Following that nity to lead efforts to help all seek the best solution for oth- I’m grateful to have met many Pontotoc District, Seat 1 with a Masters of Association citizens, Mr. Walker joined the ers within his abilities, in work- Chickasaws along this journey Background information: of Accreditation for Small Busi- American Indian Chamber of ing with the executive leader- and learned a great deal from Bailey Walker’s lineage began ness Consultant (AASBC). Commerce of Oklahoma and ship. each. I am not new to overcom- with Amon Walker and Adeline Professional background: became the president for the He plans to take the responsi- ing adversity nor the challenges Nelson, original enrollees, full Mr. Walker’s career with the last four years, with 10 years of bility with high regard to repre- associated. This has prepared blood Chickasaws. He had the Chickasaw Nation started in collective service. He regards it sent the Chickasaw people. me to help create a better way blessing of growing up in Hap- 2005 as an intern. as a grateful and humbling ex- To do so, he says it will take of life for all Chickasaws. If given pyland, Okla., with his grand- The internship began in the perience to work with fellow na- the Chickasaw peoples’ sup- the opportunity we can accom- parents, Adam and Viola Walk- Chickasaw Nation Information tive brothers and sisters across port to give him a chance to plish much together. Your vote is er, full blood Chickasaws. Technology Department, then the diverse cultural landscape add some value and bring their greatly appreciated and needed Listening and learning from transferring to the Division of Oklahoma. voice to the forefront. to ensure your Voice is heard. his grandfather of the Chicka- of Commerce, where he was Civic and/or community ac- Items to accomplish: “Through a great challenge, saws’ dances and stickball tasked to serve as tribal liaison tivities • Progressive economic devel- comes progress...for all.” making and the games played for Global Gaming Solutions, In 2016, Mr. Walker was af- opment & increased job oppor- Chokma’shki! Chipisala’cho all during the late 70’s and LLC, a wholly-owned entity of forded the opportunity to help tunities for Chickasaws Anowa! early 80’s became his core of the Chickasaw Nation. build a pilot program, “Leader- • Increased opportunities Thank you, Until I see you existence. He stands firm that He concluded his internship Native Oklahoma,” a first- for our Chickasaw-owned busi- again! the language and cultural ways ship as a financial analyst I, ever, highly sought native pro- nesses in Oklahoma & At-Large Bailey Walker must sustain for generations to entrusted with maintaining gram to assist future leaders of • Expand Chickasaw Adult 6 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2021 Pontotoc District • Seat 2 Nancy Elliott, Incumbent Oklahoma City. She graduated with an invitation to participate and their children, Mikaela is more important than ever that from Putnam City High School on the Chickasaw Nation’s Dy- and Mackenzie Kent and Titus, Chickasaw families are provided in Oklahoma City and went namic Women’s Forum. Parker, and Abigail Jimboy. every possible opportunity to back to college as an adult af- She was elected in 2009 to Personal Message to the succeed and achieve happiness. ter her children were born, to the Chickasaw Legislature, re- Chickasaw People: Now is the time for us to work pursue a degree in elementary elected in 2012, 2015, and 2018, It is an exciting time to be together and produce creative education. She completed her where she has proudly served Chickasaw! Opportunities are ways to meet the needs of all bachelor’s degree in elementary the people of the Pontotoc Dis- open to us every day, and I want Chickasaws! education in 1983 and her mas- trict. She currently serves as to continue to be your Advocate As your legislator, I will be ter’s degree in special educa- Chair of the Finance Commit- for those opportunities. your Advocate. I will continue to tion in 1988. She taught in the tee. She also serves on several During my time as your leg- work hard for you and advocate Ada Public School System for other committees, which in- islator, I have had the chance to for the things that are important 26 years and retired in 2010 to clude the Executive, Legislative, meet and hear from so many of to you. become a full-time Chickasaw Human Resources, Code Devel- you. You are all as passionate as My pledge is to find out what is legislator. opment, Education, and Tribal I am about our tribe. important to you and to always Civic and/or Community Ac- Historical & Cultural Preserva- I know that if we continue to be responsive to your needs and NANCY ELLIOTT tivities: tion. work together, the momentum concerns. Incumbent Mrs. Elliott served as a mem- Goals as a member of the we are experiencing will carry The Chickasaw Nation is a Name of candidate: ber of the planning commit- Chickasaw Legislature: us well into our future. great Nation, and our best days Nancy Elliott tee for the 2008 CNASA Space Her number one goal as a These are truly exciting days are just ahead of us. If we work Position Candidate is filing Camp, and had the honor Legislator will be to meet the for the Chickasaw Nation with together, we can make even for: Legislator of serving as a judge for the needs important to those she the promise of even better days greater things happen. I ask you District and Seat Number: 2007-2008 Chickasaw Prin- serves – the Chickasaw people. ahead. It is important, I believe, to believe in me by giving me Pontotoc District, Seat 2 cess Pageant. She has served She firmly believes in the fol- for each of us to assume an ac- your vote. Background information: on various committees for the lowing: tive role in our government and Thank you for allowing me Nancy Elliott was born at Chickasaw Nation and the Ada 1. Quality, accessible health work together to ensure that this opportunity to serve you! Duncan, Okla., to W. B. “Bust- Public School System over the care for every Chickasaw. bright future. Chipisala cho anowa, er” and Leona Bea Brown years. She has been involved in 2. Elder services that enhance In today’s economic reality, it Nancy Elliott Barrick. Her grandfather Na- many volunteer- civic activities the lives of every Chickasaw. thaniel Brown and her great- throughout her entire adult life. 3. Educational opportunities grandfather Charles A. Brown She served as a Girl Scout for all Chickasaws of every age were original enrollees. She Leader of two different troops and location. has always been proud of her for over 10 years while her 4. Diversification of business- Chickasaw heritage. She grew daughters were growing up. es and promotion of entrepre- up at Lindsay, Okla., where She has been actively in- neurship. her dad worked in the oil field volved in the First Baptist 5. Services that build strong business, and her mom stayed Church in Ada for many years, individuals and strengthen home to raise the kids. She has as a Sunday School teacher in families. four sisters and one brother. the children’s department. 6. Opportunities for all She worked for Southwestern She is also actively involved Chickasaws to grow, work, en- Bell Telephone Company for with her church’s women’s min- gage, and succeed! eight years in Chickasha, Okla., istry. Family Information: as clerk to the Supervising Wire Awards/Honors: Mrs. Elliott’s husband, Rob- Chief before returning to col- As a public- school teach- bie, passed October, 2004. She lege to pursue a degree in edu- er, she received over $6,000 has three children, who are all cation. She retired from pub- in grants from the Ada City married, and 10 grandchildren: lic education in 2010 after 26 Schools Foundation for innova- Nathan and Ashley Elliott, and years of teaching in Ada Public tive projects that offered her their children Reagan and Lau- School. students exciting educational ren Elliott and J. C. and Julia Educational Background: experiences over and above Ragsdale; Robyn and Wayne Mrs. Elliott attended public their normal curriculum. Scribner, and their son Barrick; schools at Velma, Lindsay and In 2008, she was honored and Rachel and Trevan Jimboy, June 2021 CHICKASAW TIMES 7 | CONTINUED Pontotoc District • Seat 2 GENERAL ELECTION FROM PAGE 1 no challengers and will retain a.m. July 27, 2021. No hand de- his position. livered ballots will be accepted. Supreme Court Justice, Seat The Chickasaw Nation Elec- Oscar Gore 2 incumbent Linda English tion Commission shall con- Background information: Nation currently have. He also Weeks, of Newcastle, received duct and supervise the ballot Mr. Gore has 15 years of ser- intends to continue to provide no challengers and will retain counting beginning at 11 a.m. vice with the Chickasaw Nation, quality health care, housing, her position. July 27, 2021, at the Chickasaw in multiple departments and youth programs, Elder pro- Registered Chickasaw voters Community Center in Ada. Re- in multiple leadership roles. grams, and employment for the will vote by mail ballot, with sults of the elections shall be He also has been a director at Chickasaw people. ballots being mailed to regis- announced the same day. the Boys and Girls Club in Ada, Name of spouse and chil- tered voters July 8, 2021. For more information, please Okla. dren: Ballots must be returned to contact Ms. Loder at (580)310- He received a bachelor’s of Mr. Gore’s wife is Phyllis the Chickasaw Nation Election 6475. arts in History with an empha- Gore, and his children are Di- Commission no later than 10:30 sis on Native American Studies ana, Yesinia, Spencer, Isaac, and from East Central University. Israel He is a graduate of the Chick- Personal message to our asaw Leadership Academy both people: Bronze and Silver levels. It would be an Honor and OSCAR GORE Goals as a member of the a privilege to represent you and Name of candidate: Chickasaw Legislature: to be your voice when it matters Oscar Gore Mr. Gore’s goal as a member most! I will ensure the correct Position Candidate is filing of the Chickasaw Legislature is questions are being asked and for: Legislator to provide a fresh new point of that the answers are answers District and Seat Number: view into issues, programs, and that we as the Chickasaw people Pontotoc District, Seat 2 services that the Chickasaw can live with. Complete your ballot properly! Make certain your vote counts! Do you know the correct way your signature in cursive. Do the Oklahoma City Post Office to complete your election bal- not print. Notice: A hole is prior to the Ada Post Office. It lot? There is such a procedure punched in the envelope to will take at least three days be- in assuring that your vote will verify the ballot was inserted. fore the ballots actually arrive be counted in this year’s elec- 3. The bar code that appears in Ada. Do not wait until the tion. Failure to correctly com- on the outside envelope is for weekend before the deadline plete your ballot can result in tabulating purposes only and to mail your ballot. Doing so your vote being ruled “invalid” is not to be written anywhere may cause it to be late. by the Chickasaw Nation Elec- on the ballot or envelope. 6. Make sure that your ballot tion Commission. 4. Do not put more than one is not soiled or scribbled on. It Here are some helpful re- ballot in the inner envelope. must be legible. minders when casting your Although there may be sev- 7. Finally, vote! This is your vote in July. eral voters in a household, no privilege, so use it. Ballots will 1. Fill in the oval next to ballots will be counted if all remain in the Ada Post Office the name of the candidate for ballots are mailed in one en- until they are picked up by the whom you are voting using a velope. Election Commissioners on No. 2 pencil or black ink pen. 5. Complete and mail your ballot counting day, July 27, Register to vote by July 6 Ballots are tabulated by Scan- ballot as soon as you receive 2021. The Chickasaw citizenship/voter application can be ac- tron, which recognizes pencil it so it will reach the Ada Post If you have any questions or black ink. Do not circle, Office by Tuesday, July 27, about your voter registration, cessed at www.chickasaw.net. check or underline the candi- 2021, the last day the ballots completing your ballot or if To be eligible to vote in the upcoming tribal elections, you dates’ names. will be received. Ballots are you do not receive your ballot, must have a current citizenship/voter registration on file with 2. Sign your signature on the mailed to all qualified voters please contact Rita Loder, Elec- outside ballot envelope exact- on July 8, 2021. This is nine- tion Secretary at the Election the tribal election secretary. Voter registration closes July 6. ly as it reads, using a blue or teen (19) days prior to ballot Commission office, (580) 310- For more information, contact tribal Election Secretary Rita black ink pen. Be sure to write counting day. The ballots go to 6475 or 1-888-661-0137. Loder at (580) 310-6411 or [email protected]. 8 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2021 Pickens District • Seat 1 David Woerz, Incumbent ployees and family members, versity–Master of Business Ad- grams and services. values alive. As I travel the coun- who have put in the time and ministration, Fall of 2021 Continued support of Educa- try and become familiar with effort needed to succeed. Most The University of Oklahoma - tion other tribal nations, one qual- of all, I credit my mother, Ju- Bachelor of Arts in Administra- Focus on Veteran Employ- ity stands out. The difference dith G. Woerz, for keeping the tive Leadership ment between prosperous tribes and business going even after our Oklahoma State University - Personal message to the non-prosperous tribes is con- father died at the age of 44. She Spears School of Business 1990- Chickasaw people: sistent leadership. When you was left with four children un- 1992 Together we have accom- combine servant leadership and der the age of 15 and kept the Southeastern Oklahoma State plished much in the past 15 consistent leadership, you have business alive and well. That’s University - 1988-1990 years. With God’s blessing and prosperous tribal nations. Chickasaw!” Hard work and Civic and/or Community your prayers and support, we We are blessed to have that dedication to something bigger Awards: have been able to exceed our leadership in Governor Bill than oneself was something Mr. Former Board Member - Mer- dreams. These accomplishments Anoatubby, Lt. Governor Chris Woerz learned at a young age. cy Hospital Ardmore, Oklaho- could not have been achieved Anoatubby, the Tribal Legisla- Ardmore Electric Supply, Inc. ma without your help. They could ture, the Judicial Department, has grown from a three-person Former Trustee and Chair - not have been achieved without and the Executive Team. Our DAVID WOERZ operation to its current employ- Ardmore Tourism Authority dedicated servant leadership. We work continues, and we are Incumbent ment of 13. Ambassador - Shriners Hospi- have a great team, and we work making improvements to our No Challenger Tribal Roles: tal for Children together to fulfill the mission of programs in response to your Name of Candidate: Current Chairperson of the Member – Asbury United the Chickasaw Nation. “To en- needs. When the Covid Epidemic David Woerz Legislative Committee Methodist Church hance the overall quality of life hit our country, I am proud to Position candidate is filing Elected to Chickasaw Tribal Member - Creekmore Masonic of the Chickasaw People.” What say your tribe stepped into the for: Legislator Legislature, 2006-present Lodge # 74, Madill, Oklahoma, makes Chickasaw people differ- battle. Native Americans were District and seat number: Elected Chairman of the and Ardmore Lodge # 33 ent from the rest of the world 70% more likely to get the virus Pickens District, Seat 1 Chickasaw Legislature (FY 2011- Member - 32nd Degree Scot- is that we put others first. In a than non-natives, so we invested Background Information: 2012-2017-2018) tish Rite Mason, Valley of McAl- world full of greed and selfish- heavily in vaccine centers and Mr. Woerz is the great-grand- Executive Board Member – ester ness, it is refreshing to see our preventive measures to keep son of Minnie Thomas Stewart, NCAI (National Congress of Member and Former Lay tribe acting responsibly. We up- our people and communities as 7/8 Chickasaw and 1/8 Dela- American Indians-Washington, Leader - Crosspoint Emmaus hold the morals and values of safe as possible. I am also proud ware, and the grandson of Ruth DC) 2020-2021 Community an America long gone in hopes to say that even when forced to Stew-art Hyden and the son of Chickasaw Nation Alternate Goals as a member of the that our children will keep these SEE DAVID WOERZ, PAGE 9 Judith Hyden Woerz. He is 1/8 Delegate to NCAI (National Chickasaw Legislature: American Indian (7/64 Chicka- Congress of American Indians), Protect the Sovereignty of the saw, 1/64 Delaware). His fam- 2011-present * Position appoint- Chickasaw Nation ily’s original allotment is in Da- ed by Governor Bill Anoatubby Fight for the rights of all In- vis, Oklahoma. with the consent of Legislature digenous People The Lord has blessed Mr. Wo- Eastern Oklahoma Alternate Expand programs and Medi- erz with two children, Blake, Vice President National Con- cal Assistance for Citizens at 21, and Lauren, 19. Mr. Woerz gress of American Indians Large is dedicated to his family and (Representing all Tribal Na- Job creation in Pickens Dis- stays involved with his com- tions in the Eastern Oklahoma trict munity and church. Mr. Woerz’s Region) 2020-2021 Continue to increase our family has continually lived in Past Chair - Land Develop- Tribal Land Base and operated businesses in the ment Committee Chickasaw Campground in Pickens District for over 100 Past Chair - Election Ad Hoc Pickens District years. Ardmore Electric Supply, Committee As an Executive Board Mem- Inc., was established in 1947 by Past Chair - Executive Com- ber and Delegate to the Na- the late Gustave R. Woerz and mittee tional Congress of American has been a family-owned and Member - Oklahoma Minority Indians, I will always fight to operated business ever since. “I Supplier Development Council protect tribal sovereignty. I will credit the success of our busi- Educational Background: continue to look for Federal op- ness to the hard-working em- Mid-American Christian Uni- portunities to expand our pro- June 2021 CHICKASAW TIMES 9 Pickens District • Seat 4 Shana Tate Hammond, Incumbent Juanita Keel Tate (Chickasaw Educational Background: Name of spouse and chil- our mark in this land. Under the Nation Hall of Fame inductee) Mrs. Hammond is a 1992 dren: Mrs. Hammond’s hus- leadership of Governor Anoa- of Ardmore, and the late José graduate of Ardmore High band is Bruce Hammond. They tubby and Lt. Governor Chris and Connie Lopez of Espa- School. She received her bach- have two children, Lauren (21) Anoatubby, Chickasaws have so ñola, N.M. Mrs. Hammond is elor of science degrees in both and Cole (18). many opportunities to further the great-granddaughter of marketing and international Goal as a member of the our education, whether it is in Guy Keel and Lula Potts Keel business with a minor in Span- Chickasaw Legislature and college or attending a vocational (original enrollees), great-great- ish from Oklahoma State Uni- message to the Chickasaw technology program. great-granddaughter of Chicka- versity in 1996. She studied people: I will continue to support pro- saw Chief Edmund Pickens and abroad in Mexico in 1995 to I am blessed to be in my fourth grams that financially assist our great-great-great-great-grand- further her knowledge of the term as legislator for the Pickens elders and programs that allow daughter of Chickasaw Gover- Spanish language. District, Seat 4. our citizens to further their edu- nor Cyrus Harris. She is 17/138 Civic and/or Community Ac- I feel a great deal of responsi- cational endeavors. Chickasaw blood. tivities: bility to our citizens and to our I have supported the expan- She was raised in Ardmore, She is a member of the First great tribe and I could not think sion the tribe has seen in all dis- Okla., and graduated from Ar- United Methodist Church of of a better way to be able to tricts during my time on the Leg- SHANA TATE HAMMOND dmore High School in 1992. Ardmore where she previously serve than as a voice and friend islature. I am especially proud of Incumbent After receiving her bachelor served on the administrative to our people. the continued growth the Pickens Name of Candidate: of science degrees in marketing council and was a member of The last year has been chal- District has seen with our Carter Shana Tate Hammond and international business with the board of trustees for the lenging, but we have continued, Campus and new Child Develop- Position candidate is filing a minor in Spanish, she moved University Center of Southern as a tribe, to persevere. Help- ment Center. for: Legislator to Lansing, Mich., where she Oklahoma. Her passion for ing our elders and ensuring top I am blessed to have served District and seat number: worked for Deluxe Financial keeping in touch with the com- notch educational opportunities four terms on the legislature Pickens District, Seat 4 Services. She and her husband munity led her to her current are my passions. The leadership and I pray that I am blessed with Background Information: then moved to Denver, Colo., position as council director for and experience of our elders is another three years to serve the Mrs. Hammond was born in where she worked for Visa Deb- Girls on the Run of Southern invaluable in helping us to con- wonderful people of the Chicka- Albuquerque, N.M., to Charles it Processing Service. In 2002, Oklahoma, a non-profit orga- tinue our language and tradi- saw Nation. I truly feel God has Tate (Chickasaw Nation Hall her family moved back to Ar- nization. She is a graduate of tions. called me to this position – that of Fame inductee) and Patricia dmore, where she worked for Leadership Ardmore, spon- Educating our citizens will of service. Guerin Tate. Her grandpar- Mercy Hospital for nine years sored by the Ardmore Chamber help the great Chickasaw Nation Thank you! ents are the late Ernest and as senior marketing specialist. of Commerce. continue to prosper and make Shana Tate Hammond

CONTINUED DAVID WOERZ | FROM PAGE 8 shut down our businesses, the have and will continue to work you live. Services for Citizens at Nation kept paying its employ- on for Pickens District. The num- large have expanded, and I will ees to reduce the financial bur- ber of jobs in Pickens District continue the work of expand- dens of this pandemic. Health continues to grow, and I am ex- ing our benefits to all citizens. care has always been at the top cited to announce decentralize. Even with all the progress, we of my priorities for you and your Most of the jobs in Pickens Dis- still have many things to accom- family. Since I have been in of- trict have been concentrated in plish. My passion for serving the fice, we have increased patient Carter and Love County. Look Chickasaw people is as strong visits from just over 300,000 to for many new job opportunities as ever. Thank you so much for nearly 1,000,000 visits annually. in other towns as we expand our your support. I know that God I am committed to improving ac- gaming footprint. I promise to has brought me to this point in cess and quality in our health- continue looking for opportuni- life, and I know He has much care system. On the federal level, ties for our tribe to develop jobs more work for me. we work tirelessly to ensure that in all of Pickens District. Citizens Yokoke, your healthcare funding is seat large have been and will al- David A. Woerz cure. ways be a priority for me. You Koi Clan Job creation is also an area I are Chickasaw no matter where 10 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2021 Pickens District • Seat 4 Wanda Blackwood Scott rollee. She is the great-grand- the Legislative Committee. She member of the Wild Mustang • Work with senior citizens daughter of Tecumseh Lomen attends as many community Association and the Federation Name of children and grand- and Linda Lomen, both original council meetings as possible in- of Women Legislators. children: enrollees. She is ¼ Chickasaw cluding out of state community Goals as a member of the Sons, Jimmie D. Scott, II and blood. Cherokee: Duvall Family. councils. She enjoys meeting Chickasaw Tribal Legislature: Dwain D. Scott and grandson Educational background: with seniors at several senior Mrs. Scott’s legislative goals Jimmie D. Scott, III. Mrs. Scott is a graduate of nutrition sites. are: Personal message to the Graham High School, Graham, Civic and/or community ac- • Participate in a tribal gov- Chickasaw People: Okla. She attended Northern tivities: ernment that is open, people- I pledge to the Chickasaw peo- Virginia Community College Mrs. Scott serves as chair of oriented, fiscally responsible ple that I shall always respect and earned a degree from Rose the Garvin County Republican and responsive to the needs of the views of the people and that State College, Midwest City, Women. She is a member of the Chickasaw citizens. I shall strive to do that which Okla., and was a member of the National Foundation for Women • Improve and enhance is right and honorable. Again I President’s Honor List. She re- Legislators, Oklahoma First La- health care facilities and pro- wish to empathize that the fu- ceived a Bachelor of Arts degree dies, American Association of grams and educational oppor- ture of our culture and people is from the University of Oklaho- University Women, National tunities for all Chickasaw citi- dependent upon a well-educated WANDA BLACKWOOD SCOTT ma in architectural design and Trust for Historic Preservation, zens. populace. If you want a legisla- Name of candidate: was selected for foreign study International Interior Design, • Support the progressive tive person who will best serve Wanda Blackwood Tippit in interior architectural design American Indian Alumni As- nature of the Nation while pre- the needs of the people and the Scott at Oxford, England. She was sociation and the University serving Chickasaw culture and future economic growth of the Position candidate is filing elected to the Tribal Legislature of Oklahoma Alumni Associa- traditions, especially the Chick- Chickasaw Nation, then you will for: Legislator in 1995 serving as chairperson tion. She is self-employed and asaw language. want to support me in this elec- District and seat number: in 2002 and 2003. As chairper- has designed many projects • Increase land base. tion. I humbly ask for your help, Pickens District, seat 4 son she served as a member of ranging from children’s and • Improve and enhance your support and your vote. Background information: all committees. She is currently adult furnishings to the inte- health care facilities and pro- Wanda Blackwood Tippit Scott the chairman of the Old Histor- rior of buildings. She enjoys grams. is the granddaughter of Em- ical Capitol Ad Hoc Committee. handiwork such as bead work • Increase diversified eco- ily Blackwood, an original en- She is the former chairman of and crewel work. She is a board nomic enterprises

Use correct procedure with ballot, envelopes to ensure inclusion Each year, Chickasaw citizens when casting and returning of the outside envelope where receive mail ballots so they may your ballot. indicated. cast their votes for legislative, A voter receives their ballot The process probably sounds judicial or gubernatorial can- in the mail along with two en- more complicated than it ac- didates. velopes, which they will return tually is. Once you open your Ballots will be mailed out with the ballot. The “inside” en- mailing from the election com- this year on July 8. The ballots velope holds the actual ballot. mission, it is obvious what are mailed first class to voters The voter will mark his ballot, steps must occur. across the country. Ballots are then place it in the inside enve- Remember that the ballot re- due back to the tribal election lope and seal it. The “outside” turn timetable has been short- commission no later than 10:30 envelope is used to transport ened following passage of legis- a.m. on July 27. the inside envelope and ballot lation in 2007. There is a 19-day Most citizens are accustomed back to the election commis- window to return your ballot, to the mail-in ballot system and sion. The voter will place the- so it is best not to delay. vote regularly. For newly-regis- ballot – now sealed in the inside Please vote and return your tered voters, there are some im- envelope – into the outside en- ballot immediately! portant things to keep in mind velope, and will sign the back June 2021 CHICKASAW TIMES 11 Tishomingo District • Seat 1 Scott Wood, Incumbent Mr. Wood graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic any legislation that supports saw People: East Central University and as well. the youth and elderly that are It has been an honor and priv- graduated in 1992 and began Civic and/or Community Ac- so vital to the future of the ilege to serve Chickasaw citizens working as a commissioned of- tivities: Chickasaw Nation. It is impera- needs these last several years. I ficer for Indian Health Service Mr. Wood was a board mem- tive that elected officials as- believe I have accomplished at the Shawnee Indian Health ber of the Dallas Interurban sist in supporting educational many goals throughout my term Center. He felt the need to fur- Indian Clinic in Dallas, Texas. programs to ensure youth are as your Chickasaw Legislator ther his education and returned While a board member, he as- provided the education and for the Tishomingo District, and to college again in 1995 to pur- sisted in hiring a new clinic ad- knowledge they need to suc- I will continue to put the goals sue studies in pre-med. In 2000, ministrator and several other ceed. Education gives youth a of our people at the forefront al- after obtaining a doctor of chi- tasks. In 2016, he was appoint- firm foundation to be an asset ways a priority. I will continue to ropractic degree, he opened his ed to the Murray State College to the future of the Chickasaw support legislation that strength- own practice in Tishomingo. Board of Regents. He served on Nation. Elders are a crucial ens our overall quality of life and Currently, he has been in prac- the board until 2020. part of our culture and history. well-being to secure the future of tice in his hometown for 21 Awards and Honors: Their well-being is imperative Chickasaw people. I am always years and a Chickasaw Legisla- Mr. Wood played softball for in sustaining our culture for going to remain devoted to the SCOTT WOOD tor since 2012. the Parker Chiropractic Soft- many more future generations ideas, concerns, and needs of the Incumbent Educational Background: ball team that competed in the to come. The Chickasaw Nation Chickasaw people. As your Leg- No Challenger Mr. Wood graduated from Chiropractic Olympics in 1998 continually seeking new busi- islator, I will continually strive to Name of Candidate: Tishomingo High School in at Davenport, Iowa, and 1999 ness opportunities is funda- improve services for Chickasaw Scott Wood 1987. He received a bachelor of in Dallas, Texas. His team won mental for our people. He will people. Thank you for support- Position Candidate is filing science degree in environmen- the gold medal both years. He always support the economic ing and allowing me to serve as for: Legislator tal science from East Central was inducted in the Tishom- growth of the Chickasaw Na- your Legislator for the Tishomin- District and Seat Number: University in 1992. He went ingo Athletic Hall of Fame in tion through diversification to go District. With your continued Tishomingo District, Seat 1 on to obtain another bachelor 2001 for football, basketball continue our self-preservation. help, we can flourish and ensure Background Information: of science degree in pre-med and track at Tishomingo High Name of Spouse and Chil- the prosperity for many future Scott Wood was born in from East Central University School. dren: generations to come. Tishomingo, Okla., June 12, in 1995. In 1996, he attended Goal as a member of the Mr. Wood and his wife, Ash- I look forward to serving an- 1969 to Larry and Eugenia Parker College of Chiropractic Chickasaw Legislator: ley, have been married for 19 other term and thank you for Wood. He is the grandson of in Dallas, Texas, and graduated Mr. Wood will continue to years and reside in Tishomingo. your continued support! the late Louise Wadlington (Car- with a doctor of chiropractic support any programs or ser- He has three daughters and one ney), full blood Chickasaw and degree in 2000. Also, in 2013 vices that enhance the overall son, Kayla, 29, Neely, 22, Chey- the late Frank Wood (Seminole). Mr. Wood pursued his animal quality of life for Chickasaw enne, 15, and Colt, 4. He is ¼ Chickasaw blood. chiropractic certification from people. He firmly believes in Personal Message to Chicka- 12 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2021 Supreme Court • Seat 2 Linda English Weeks, Incumbent Territory. She is the great-great- Civic and/or Community mission for Human Services, our best to protect the em- granddaughter of Chickasaws Awards: which provided oversight to ployees and citizens from the Robert and Caroline Thomas. Chief Justice Weeks is cur- the Oklahoma Department of spread of COVID-19. We have Nelson Chigley was her great- rently serving on the Oklahoma Human Services. also had a substantial increase great-uncle. Hall of Fame, Gaylord Pickens Awards and Honors: in filing of criminal cases due Chief Justice Weeks began Museum Board of Directors. Chief Justice Weeks was to the McGirt decision handed her career in law when she This is a non-profit organiza- listed on the president’s honor down by the United States Su- worked as a secretary in the tion whose mission is to tell roll during her undergraduate preme Court. I am extremely Cleveland County District At- Oklahoma’s story through its studies and the dean’s honor proud of the responsiveness of torney’s office in the late 1980’s people. roll during law school. the Court and the Court per- and early 1990’s. In 1981, she She is a graduate of Leader- Goal as a member of the sonnel in dealing with the in- moved to Washington, D.C., and ship Oklahoma, Class XVIII, Chickasaw Judicial Depart- creased workload, and meeting worked on Capitol Hill for the and Leadership Norman. She is ment: the challenges that have been United States House of Repre- a member of the Oklahoma Bar “I have just finished six present. My goal is to continue sentatives. She started her fam- Association and the Chickasaw years (two terms) as a Chicka- to provide steady leadership to ily in 1984 and concentrated Bar Association. She is a fellow saw Supreme Court Justice, the Chickasaw Nation Judicial LINDA ENGLISH WEEKS her efforts on her children and of the Oklahoma Bar Founda- and I am now serving for the Department while meeting any Incumbent their activities before deciding tion, and from 1997 to 2000, second time as Chief Justice. and all challenges that come No Challenger to go to law school in 1997. she was a member of the Orga- It has been the greatest honor our way.” Name of Candidate: She graduated from the Uni- nization for the Advancement to serve our tribe, as it allows Name of spouse and chil- Linda English Weeks versity of Oklahoma College of of Women in Law. me to blend my love of the law dren: Position Candidate is filing Law in 2000 and went into pri- Chief Justice Weeks was ap- with my passion for my Chicka- Chief Justice Weeks is mar- for: Supreme Court Justice vate practice for a few years. In pointed by Governor Brad Hen- saw heritage. I believe it is my ried to Charles T. Weeks, II. Seat Number: 2 January 2002, she began work- ry to serve on the Oklahoma duty to protect and defend our They have three grown chil- Background Information: ing in Brad Henry’s first cam- Capitol Complex and Centen- rights as a sovereign nation dren, Evan English, John Eng- Linda English Weeks was paign for governor. She worked nial Commemoration Commis- and to protect the rights of in- lish and Courtney Risley. They born in Oklahoma City to Clar- in the Henry administration sion. As the Governor’s des- dividuals in our courts. I feel have four granddaughters, Ma- ence and Patty Wallace. She has for seven years and served as ignee, she was extensively in- that I have done my very best son, Bowen, Everett and Saylor. three older brothers, Leroy, the First Lady’s Chief of Staff volved in facilitating the Okla- and have followed our tribal Personal message to the Leslie and Larry Wallace. Her and the Governor’s Mansion homa Centennial celebrations code in making decisions that Chickasaw People: grandmother, Susie Goins Wal- Administrator. She is currently across the state and nation. affect our tribal citizens and I want to thank you for your lace, was an original enrollee the General Counsel and senior She also served as an advisory their families. The Chickasaw confidence in me and allowing on the Dawes Rolls. program officer at the Sarkeys board member of Friends of the Nation Judicial Department has me to serve you as Justice on Her great-grandparents were Foundation, a private foun- Mansion, Inc., a non-profit that gone through many changes the Chickasaw Supreme Court. Susan Thomas Goins and Reu- dation that funds non-profit helps with the preservation and this past year. Like everyone I promise to always defend our ben Goins, both full blood agencies statewide. She has just maintenance of the Oklahoma else, we were faced with the rights as a sovereign nation and Chickasaws. The Goins do- finished her second term on Governor’s Mansion. challenge of continuing to do to uphold our Constitution. nated the land on which the the Chickasaw Supreme Court Governor Henry also appoint- our work during a world-wide Goins school was built just and is currently serving as the ed her to serve as a commis- pandemic. We continued to outside of Washington, Indian Chief Justice. sioner on the Oklahoma Com- hear court cases, while doing June 2021 CHICKASAW TIMES 13 Chickasaw voter count by state across the U.S.

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25 641 ME WA 22 VT 89 6 NH MT ND 70 16 516 85 MA MN 85 48 OR 22 NY 10 RI 151 WI 108 ID 68 SD MI 72 35CT 63 NJ WY 47 PA 61 131 IA 107 86 8 DE 274 NE OH 24 45 IL IN 200 MD NV 140 WV 557 537 67 VA UT 445 20 DC 2,644 CO KY 193 KS MO CA NC 200 TN 21,469 802 122 394 432 SC 43 AZ OK HI NM AR 80 121 223 MS AL GA 6,511 191 TX LA 450 FL

Chickasaw voters now live in all states, several foreign countries Did you know Chickasaw voters live a total of 38,837 Chickasaw voters. Of Switzerland (1), and the United King- Remember to cast your ballot, sign in every state in the union, as well as that total, 21,469 live in Oklahoma. The dom (4). There are also a number of your outer envelope and return as soon the District of Columbia, a U.S. common- next most populous state is Texas, with Chickasaws serving in the military who as possible. All ballots must be received wealth and nine foreign countries? 6,511 Chickasaw voters, and in third utilize American Post Office (APO) ad- by 10:30 a.m. on July 27 to be counted. That’s right! While the majority of place was California with 2,644. dresses while they serve overseas. For assistance, you may call the tribal Chickasaw voters continue to live in In addition to the 50 states and the Wherever they live, all Chickasaw vot- election secretary’s office at (580) 310- Oklahoma, we are now spread out District of Columbia, Chickasaw voters ers will receive their mail-in ballots in 6475 or toll free at 1-888-661-0137, or across the country and the world. now reside in the countries of Australia July. The ballots are mailed first-class email [email protected] The most recent voter count indicated (1), Canada (17), Germany (4), Japan (1), from Albuquerque, N.M., July 8. 14 CHICKASAW TIMES June 2021 Bill Anoatubby Governor Chickasaw Voters Application for:  Voter registration Tribal Government Services  Citizenship Exercise Your 2015 Lonnie Abbott Industrial Boulevard / Ada, OK 74820-9202  Change of address (580) 436-7250 / Fax (580) 436-7226 / Email: [email protected]

Right to Vote! Application for Citizenship/Voter Registration in the Chickasaw Nation The Chickasaw Nation Election Com- mission and election secretary encour- First name Middle Last Maiden Suffix Social Security number ages ALL registered Chickasaws to cast their votes for the candidate of their choice. YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Mailing address (street, box, route) City County State ZIP As a citizen and eligible voter of the □ Same as mailing Chickasaw Nation you have the honor to cast your vote for your tribal leaders. Don’t miss this opportunity to make Physical address (street, box, route) City County State ZIP your voice be heard. Cast your vote and return your absentee ballot in the pre- Birth date Gender Degree of blood Issuing agency paid envelope supplied in your ballot packet. Primary phone no. Secondary phone no. Email address • CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE CANDI- DATE OF YOUR CHOICE Do you possess Indian blood of another tribe?  Yes  No If yes, what tribe(s)? • PLACE YOUR BALLOT IN THE INNER Are you a veteran?  Yes  No ENVELOPE • PLACE INNER ENVELOPE IN “OUT-   ER” ENVELOPE Do you wish to have your Social Security number printed on your citizenship card? Yes No • SIGN YOUR NAME WHERE INDICAT- If you are applying for a citizenship card, please attach a current color photograph (passport, Polaroid or professional ED ON “OUTER” ENVELOPE photographs are appropriate). Photographs must be in color and no smaller than 1½” by 1¼”. • PLACE YOUR BALLOT IN THE MAIL ______IMPORTANT NOTE: You MUST sign If you are 18 or over and Note: Please do not discard your CDIB. your name as addressed to you, or your wish to register as a vote will NOT BE COUNTED. Chickasaw voter, you must check the  Pontotoc District No. 1 appropriate voting district shown at right.

If you live INSIDE the Editor’s note: This Chickasaw Nation, check the district in which you 1. Grady County special edition of 2. McClain County reside. 3. Garvin County 4. Pontotoc County the Chickasaw If you live OUTSIDE the  Tishomingo District No. 4 5. Stephens County Chickasaw Nation, you 6. Carter County Times is an election 7. Murray County must check the district 8. Johnston County issue. It contains of your choice. 9. Jefferson County 10. Love County the announcements 11. Marshall County 12. Bryan County and pictures of  Pickens District No. 2  Panola District No. 3 13. Coal County all candidates. I am a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation as defined in the Constitution of the Chickasaw Nation and Title 2, Section 2 of the Biographical sketches Chickasaw Nation Tribal Code. I understand that false or erroneous information can cause loss of citizenship. SIGN HERE → and personal YOUR SIGNATURE REQUIRED Date (For database purposes, NO INITIALS please) messages in this issue ======were submitted by the OFFICE USE ONLY – Confirmation candidates. Staff initials Identification number Date Page 2 of 2 Form no. 08264 IS-SD Rev. 9/2018 June 2021 CHICKASAW TIMES 15 VOTING FORMS

2021 Chickasaw Nation Primary Election Ballots feature ‘oval’ to be filled The official mail ballot sample is illustrated below. Voters will fill in the oval next to the name of the candidate for whom they are voting. 1. Make your selection carefully and mark your ballot by completing the oval next to your choice. Select only (1) candidate for each office. Seal the ballot in the Secrecy Envelope. Insert the Secrecy 2. After marking your ballot, seal it in the SECRECY ENVELOPE. DO NOT MARK ON THIS ENVELOPE. Envelope in the Outer Envelope. Sign your name EXACTLY 3. To ensure confidentiality, the SECRECY ENVELOPE is removed from the OUTER ENVELOPE before ballot counting begins. as it appears on the mailing label on the back of the Outer En- NOTE: Should your ballot arrive without the SECRECY ENVELOPE your assurance of confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. 4. Seal the SECRECY ENVELOPE in the OUTER ENVELOPE, then SIGN YOUR NAME USING BLUE OR BLACK INK on the back of the OUTER ENVELOPE. velope using blue or black ink. No postage is necessary. Mail SIGN YOUR NAME EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON THE MAILING LABEL. your ballot as soon as possible to beat the 10:30 a.m., July 27 5. If you are unable to sign the outer envelope and must make your mark instead, please have your mark witnessed by a notary public. deadline. 6. Mail your ballot as soon as possible. Ballots received after 10:30 a.m., July 27, 2021, will NOT be counted. If you have any questions regarding the ballot or the elec- 7. To assure a fair election, ballots will be stored in a locked, secure location. tion process, please contact the Chickasaw Nation election office at (580) 310-6411 or 1-888-661-0137.

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