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Incumbent president of Lac du Flambeau Band ousted in primary






Results of the Lac du Flambeau Band primary election on September 3, 2014. Image from Facebook

The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in Wisconsin will see a new leader this year.

Henry "Butch" St. Germaine and Joseph Wildcat were the top two vote-getters for the office of president in a primary on Tuesday. Incumbent Tom Maulson came in third so he won't be advancing to the general election.

For vice president, Mike Allen will face Melissa Christensen. Allen is the incumbent.

The general election takes place October 7.

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