Chief Bill John Baker, left, and deputy chief Joe Crittenden. Photo from Facebook

Members of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma went to the polls on Saturday to choose their leaders.

According to the unofficial results, Principal Chief Bill John Baker won re-election to a second term. He secured 52.66 percent of the vote, easily beating three other challengers.

Deputy chief Joe Crittenden also won re-election, according to the unofficial results. He secured 62.52 percent of the vote, defeating one challenger.

"Wado. Thank you all for your support," Baker and Crittenden said on their Facebook page. "We are honored to continue to serve the Cherokee Nation."

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Unofficial results: Baker re-elected to lead Cherokee Nation (AP 6/28)
Baker leads principal chief race, Crittenden leads deputy chief contest (The Cherokee Phoenix 6/28)
Crittenden re-elected as deputy chief (The Cherokee Phoenix 6/28)
Baker unofficial winner (The Muskogee Phoenix 6/28)
Cherokee Chief Bill John Baker wins second term, unofficial results show (The Tulsa World 6/28)
Unofficial Results: Bill John Baker Re-Elected As Cherokee Principal Chief (News on 6 6/28)
Results UNOFFICIAL but Baker Wins Second Term As Chief (KWGS 6/28)

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