A record nine American Indians are seeking seats in the South Dakota Legislature, Indian Country Today reports.

The candidates are:
* Incumbent Sen. Theresa Two Bulls, Oglala Sioux
* Incumbent Rep. Thomas Van Norman, Cheyenne River Sioux
* Incumbent Rep. Jim Bradford, Oglala Sioux
* Charon Asetoyer, Comanche
* Faith Spotted Eagle, Yankton Sioux
* Gary Loudner, Crow Creek Sioux
* Paula Long Fox, Rosebud Sicangu
* Steve Emery, Cheyenne River Sioux
* Maxine Broken Nose, Oglala Sioux

The primary is June 6.

Get the Story:
More candidates to face off in South Dakota primary (Indian Country Today 5/29)

Relevant Links:
South Dakota Legislature - http://legis.state.sd.us

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