The Supreme Court of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma has ordered a new election for principal chief.

In a decision today, the court said it was "impossible to determine the election result with mathematical certainty." The results of the June 25 election were declared to be "invalid."

The decision means incumbent Chad Smith will face challenger Bill John Baker, a council member, for one more time. A date for the new election has to be scheduled.

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Cherokee Nation court tosses election for chief (AP 7/21)

Cherokee Nation Supreme Court Decision:
In the Matter of 2011 General Election (July 21, 2011)

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