Kenneth Reels, a longtime leader of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut, lost a bid for re-election on Sunday.

Reels, the incumbent vice chairman, has served as chairman and a council member for nearly 20 years. The race drew seven candidates for two seats.

James Jackson and Richard E. Sebastian, a council incumbent, won the two seats. Sebastian was subsequently chosen vice chairman by the council.

The tribe said 56 percent of eligible voters took part in the election.

Get the Story:
Mashantucket: Longtime tribal councilor loses seat (The Norwich Bulletin 11/3)
Reels Off Council As Tribe Signals Desire For Change (The New London Day 11/3)