It’s primary day in parts of Minnesota
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
MPR file photo Dan Gunderson
Tuesday April 3rd is primary election day for several northern Minnesota American Indian tribes.
There are a lot of choices for voters. A quick perusal of the primary ballots for tribal chair shows 18 candidates at Mille Lacs, 11 at Leech Lake, nine at Fond du Lac, six at Bois Forte and 5 at White Earth. There are also long list of candidates for tribal council positions. The primary narrows the field of candidates ahead of a June general election.
The Red Lake Nation has a May election, and the four Dakota tribes in southern Minnesota have elections later in the year.
Most Minnesota nations are governed by a Reservation Business Committee which consists of a Chair, a Secretary Treasurer and Council members who represent designated reservation districts.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.