Tex Hall, the chairman of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation of North Dakota, is facing eight challengers as he seeks re-election.

Hall, the former president of the National Congress of American Indians, has served two consecutive terms as chairman.

The primary is being held September 19. The general election is November 7.

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Nine seeking tribal chairman post (AP 9/4)

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

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