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Political News

7-4-2003
Chief Martin begins seventh term

Apache County to break up good 'ol boys?

5-10-2003
Dems Form Group to Recruit Minorities

Court: Districts OK in Indian voting case

4-30-2003
Trial set for man accused of fraud in vote registering

Goshutes Still in Political Disarray

GOP squashes ‘scalping’ cartoon, but Republicans still miss the point

4-13-2003
Judge to decide fate of Meskwaki council


4-5-2003

Pawnee wins historic election in City race

Indian lawmakers upset over killed bills

Heed voting-rights warning

Smear campaign tainted vote, candidate alleges

3-10-2003
South Dakota Bills would limit Indian voting Rights

Seminole Chief Faces Removal from Gambling-Rich Tribe

2-25-2003
Republican voter regulations may target American Indians

Federal court gets involved with Crow Creek voting probe

Cherokee Chief's Race Pits Old Foes

2-17-2003
Seminoles remove leaders again

Navajo Legislator Switching Registration to Independent

2-2-2003
Montana Gov. Judy Martz and Crow clash

Pine Ridge Appreciation

1-26-2003
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) President Tex G. Hall To Deliver “State of American Indian Nations” Address

8 vie for Lummi council

1-19-2003
Questions from past follow Janklow into the House


Land transfer could be part of Daschle re-election debate

'Hope' is key word among crowd

1-12-2003
Campbell named Senate deputy majority whip


1-5-2003

More names added to voter-fraud lawsuit

U.S. Senator John Edwards announces run for Presidency

Focus on diabetes, water

1-1-2003
Voter fraud charges in South Dakota prove fraudulent

Republicans hoping for more votes from Indians

Shirley nominates Denetsosie as attorney general

Quechan tribal member wants new election

12-21-2002
Charges Filed in S.D. Senate Race Inquiry


11-27-2002

Oglala Sioux Choose Steele Over Means

Tribal Government Was in 'Total Disarray,' Chairman Says

11-19-2002
Lakota candidates take seats in Bennett County

Gover: The American Indian vote comes of age

Seeking to Lead Sioux, Means Hasn't Mellowed

Next step: transition to new administration

Peru Backs Opposition Candidates

Kiowa leaders in power struggle

11-11-2002
American Indian Votes Swing Election

Johnson pledges to repay Indians

An Election Day Nightmare

Why a Republican federal government is good for Indians

Broad Support Powered Latino To Historic Win

Hispanic Voters Resist Party Loyalty

GOP faces large challenge on Indian reservations

11-03-2002
Russell Means rides again

Russell Means a Contrast in Tribal Election

Candidates Try to Woo Indian Voters

An Indian country election scorecard

Locke lashes 'racist' ads in legislative campaign

GOP issues apology for vote-fraud mailing

Midterms to Measure Hispanic Vote

Kiowa Nation struggles as funding deadline looms

Texas Kickapoos take over government

10-27-2002
"Red Power" may sway elections

Voter Registrations Are Probed

Ulmer gets loudest applause at candidates' forum

Demo official tries to rally Indians to vote

Begaye doesn't trust Shirley

10-20-2002
Indian vote seen as key

Record Indian voter turnout possible

Voter-fraud suspect suing Flandreau tribe

California elections: all quiet on the western front

October 14, 2002
Seminole Leaders' encounter appears peaceful

Seminoles try to oust chief

Cherokee Voters Prepare to Head for the Polls

Indian Activist Quits Gubernatorial Race

9-29-2002
Democrats tap Volesky as candidate

Inouye, Johnson hear frustration, encourage political participation

Democrats recruit Lakota “field reps” in key SD Senate race

30 States Have Multilingual Ballots

Cutting The Cake 2,000 Ways

9-15-2002
Kickapoo file suit calling for election

Judge rejects lawsuit by dissident members of Utah Indian band

Penobscots to elect chief today

Vote a blowout for Shirley

9-01-2002
Judge considering injunction against Catawba leaders

Begaye-McKenzie
face ethics charges

Immigrants Reshape Montgomery Race

8-21-2002
American Indian Activist Files Lawsuit

Native Times supports political candidates

Tribes cancel election video

8-11-2002
GOP complains about Indian areas

Largest voter lawsuit filed against South Dakota

California tribal election to proceed despite congressional concerns

Real life v. political issues

8-1-2002
Green With Alienation, They're Hurting Themselves

A distinguished gentleman warrior in the cause for Indian justice

13 Candidates Crowd Field for New Ariz. District

Las Vegas Paiutes oust entire council

7-12-2002
Russell Means Missed Deadline to File as Candidate for N.M.

Tribal leaders condemn Blaine's persistence: County had opportunity to end legal battle over voting system

Legal squabble puts lid on election info

7-10-2002
Haney stands his ground, files for Oklahoma governor

Battle Emerges Over Latino Votes

Politics surrounds code talkers

6-23-2002
Volesky begins campaign for attorney general

The GOP's Voice in a Hispanic Nominee

Speaker claims disqualification is 'pay-back time'

5-27-2002
BIA Director Meets With Seminoles to Discuss Dispute


5-18-2002

Rival Chiefs End Dispute in Okla.

Veteran Cherokee Judge Believes He's Still on the Court

Upper Moencopi Village Turns A New Page In Hopi History

Chairwoman Cawston loses Colville Tribe primary

5-11-2002
Crow tribal election plans mired in chaos


4-4-2002

Means Plans To Campaign As Third-Party Candidate

Candidates Aim for 1st in Arizona

4-02-2002
Judge: Election method biased


3-15-2002

Crow constitutional test ends with lockout


3-7-2002

Norris seeks Navajo endorsement


3-6-2002

Begaye will seek re-election


2-24-2002

Tribes Benefit in Campaign Bill

Tribes: Reform law’s early draft had unfair limits

2-21-2002
New Crow regime rolls up its sleeves

Candidate proposes recognition solution

Maybe mutiny in the Kluane First Nation

2-17-2002
ACLU files lawsuit against South Dakota for Indian Voting Rights

Tribal amendment expected in campaign finance reform bill

2-14-2002
Oneidas Protest Anti-Sovereign Platform


2-12-2002

Begaye/McKenzie support Watchman's congressional bid

Candidates Have Range Of Positions On Indian Gaming

1-25-2002
Hopi Chairman And Vice Chairman Take Oath Of Office

A crucial election looms for tribe

Plan would strengthen Diné votes

Firings Prompt Drive To Unseat Tribal Chairman In Nevada

South Dakota congressman pressured to assist tribal members

1-2-2002
Alvidrez re-elected as Tiguas' governor


12-24-2001

BIA approval of Crow charter may not end internal conflict

Clallam: Johnson, Wachendorf win Makah Tribal Council elections

Judge puts off ruling in Seminole tribal case

12-16-2001
Seminole Nation chief advocates new constitution 


12-15-2001

State agency questions tribal campaign gifts

Former Seminole Nation chief files lawsuit over disputed election

CN appeals tribunal throws out referendum

12-13-2001
18-year-olds may get vote on right to vote

Where will abuse
by Navajo Nation leadership end?

State lawsuit against Tiguas misguided, AG hopeful says

Windy Boy announces candidacy

12-11-2001
Indian Affairs Approves Crow Constitution

Seminole activists push to reform tribal politics, government

12-9-2001
Delegates cite reasons for term extension

Creeks given overview of Congressman's tribal help

Quapaw Tribe changing election date

12-7-2001
Native band split by row over chief


12-5-2001

Simmons Gives Tribe, Towns Last Call


12-3-2001

BIA official accepts new Crow charter

Crow opposition coalition occupies tribal office

Chief loses four-month fight for seat

12-2-2001
Funds for redistricting,
CIP projects shot down by council

Council Hopefuls Debate

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