Members of the Penobscot Nation of Maine elected a new chief on Saturday.

Kirk E. Francis Sr., 35, defeated former chief Barry Dana by 201 votes. Outgoing chief James Sappier didn't run for family reasons.

Francis ran on a campaign of self-sufficiency. He has served three terms on the council. His father, Miles E. Francis Sr., served 16 consecutive years on the council.

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Penobscot Nation elects new chief (The Bangor Daily News 9/12)

Relevant Links:
Penobscot Nation - http://www.penobscotnation.org

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