Each candidate spoke about a variety of issues. KOSU reached out to each candidate running for Principal Chief and asked them questions about their record, their vision for the office and why they are running. You can read the Cherokee Phoenix for full coverage of all the candidates running for Deputy Principal Chief and Tribal Council Candidates here. You can watch the debate, along with the Deputy Principal Chief debate here. In April, candidates sparred in a two plus hour debate over the issues. His three opponents say his administration lacks transparency and that one of them would be better suited for the top job. Oklahoma and has built up the tribal nation's health care system. says he's running on his record: he led the tribal nation through the pandemic, the landmark Supreme Court ruling in McGirt v. One of the largest tribal nations in the country will hold elections for Principal Chief, Deputy Principal Chief and several council seats.Ĭitizens living in at-large areas and the tribal nation's 14 county reservation will decide whether Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. The Cherokee Nation is holding elections tomorrow.
