Members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians are headed to the polls today.
Chief Phillip Martin is running for his eighth term. He faces five challengers: Beasley Denson, Linda Farve, Jesse Thomas, Edward Wesley, and Kennith York.
Also up for election are eight seats on the tribal council.
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Choctaw Vote on Tuesday
(WTOK 6/11)
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Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians - http://www.choctaw.org
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