The Navajo Nation Supreme Court ruled that presidential candidate Vern Roy Lee must be placed back on the ballot.

The Navajo Election Administration removed Lee because he listed an off-reservation residents. But he successfully argued that he lives within the traditional boundaries of the Navajo Nation.

At issue was a conflict between the tribe's election code and Navajo fundamental law. The Supreme Court said there was election code's residency requirement conflicted with fundamental law.

Get the Story:
Vern Lee allowed to run for Navajo Nation president (The Farmington Daily Times 7/11)

Relevant Links:
Navajo Nation - http://www.navajo.org

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