2026 Tribal Nomination and Election News

February 21, 2026 Nomination Meeting Results

Official Notice From The Election Committee

There was a nomination meeting held, Saturday, February 21st, 2026 for the purpose of taking nominations for the positions on the Business committee for Chief and Secretary Treasurer and on The Grievance committee for member numbers 1, 4, and 5.

The official results are as follows:

2026 Regular Election Nomination Meeting Results

Chief - Gene Epperson was elected by acclamation.

Secretary/Treasurer - Nominees are Misti Pruitt and Dennis Scott

Grievance Committee Member #1 - Jim Hooter was elected by acclamation.

Grievance Committee Member #4 - Nominees are Logan Britt, Johna Butler and Kalisha Dixon.

Grievance Committee Member #5 - Cassandra Mundy was elected by acclamation.


2025-26 Election Committee

  • Djuana Fry, Chairman

  • Deana Bunch, Secretary

  • Dava Dear

  • Dana Banta

  • Teresa England

  • Patty Meintel

Contact:

electioncommittee.oto@gmail.com