Beverly Wright, a former chairwoman of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe, is running for office in the town of Aquinnah, Massachusetts.

Wright is challenging incumbent Camille Rose for a seat on the town's three-member board of selectmen. Wright previously served as town treasurer.

"For more than six decades I have been a resident of Aquinnah and my family from time immemorial," Wright said in an interview with The Martha's Vineyard Times. "I believe I understand the complexities of Aquinnah and I have the resolve and capability to undertake issues that arise."

Rose has served on the board for 38 years. The paper endorsed her in an editorial.

The election takes place next Wednesday, May 11.

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