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Blackfeet Nation voters elect three newcomers


The results of Tuesday's election on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana are in.

Four council seats were up for grabs. Voters elected three newcomers and retained longtime leader Earl Old Person.

The newcomers are Patrick "Pat" Thomas, Betty N. Cooper and Patrick "Sam" Schildt Jr.

The council has nine seats.

Get the Story:
Old Person only incumbent to keep tribal council seat (The Great Falls Tribune 7/1)

Relevant Links:
Blackfeet Nation - http://www.blackfeetnation.com

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