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Grand Traverse Band vote in primary on Wednesday
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Filed Under: Politics

Members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan are voting in a primary election on Wednesday.

Twenty candidates are vying for three seats on the tribal council. Three candidates are running for chairman.

The general election will be held May 21. The two top voters from each race will be on the ballot.

For chairman, incumbent Robert Kewaygoshkum is facing a challenge from Derek Bailey and Thurlow “Sam” McClellan.

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Tribal voters to narrow field (The Leelanau Nes 4/8)



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