The Election Committee of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma announces the Special Election is scheduled on Saturday, March 29, 2025.  Position to be filled is Chief, for remainder of term.

Any member of the Peoria Tribe, as defined in Article III, Section 1 – MEMBERSHIP OF TRIBE, of the Constitution of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, shall be eligible to vote, provided the member is eighteen (18) years of age or over on the date of the election.  Each member will be required to show proof of identification at each election in the form of a government issued photo identification showing their name to match the Official Voters List provided by the Tribal Enrollment Office. (Peoria Tribe Election Ordinance, Article VI-VOTERS, Section 1)

Candidates for Office are: 

  • Rosanna Dobbs
  • David F. Froman

In the event no candidate receives a majority vote, a run-off election will be conducted between the two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes.  The Election Committee will immediately proceed to call for a run-off election by announcing the time polls will open.  Polls for a run-off election will remain open for a period of two (2) hours.  Announcement of the run-off election will be made at the Peoria Tribal Office.  Balloting will continue until one candidate receives a clear majority of total votes cast.

Voting results will be announced immediately at the Peoria Tribal Office.