The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Michigan will hold another primary election after results of the first one were tossed by the tribal court.

The April 12 primary resulted in six tribal council candidates advancing to the general election. But the candidate who came in seventh and a group of tribal members raised questions about absentee ballots and alleged "politicking" by at least one candidate.

The general election would have been held May 24 were it not for the challenge. Three incumbent council members whose terms expired on that date will continue to serve pending the new votes.

Get the Story:
Tribal election results tossed (The Leelanau Enterprise 6/22)

Relevant Links:
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians - http://www.gtb.nsn.us

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