Tex Hall lost his bid for a third term as chairman of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation on the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota.

Hall was defeated by Marcus Wells Jr., a former council member. Wells received 1,356 votes to Hall's 1,109.

Hall served two-four year terms. He was president of the National Congress of American Indians for two terms.

Get the Story:
New chairman for Three Affiliated Tribes Marcus Wells Jr. sworn in within hours of election (The Bismarck Tribune 11/9)

Relevant Links:
Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation - http://www.mhanation.com

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