2024 Election
UPDATE: Deadline For Absentee Ballot Requests Extended to October 18
CANDIDATE FORUM: Save the Date!
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Forsythe Hall
Delaware Tribal Complex
Here is your opportunity to hear the views and plans of the candidates for Tribal Council, Trust Board Chair, Trust Board and Appellate Judge. Hosted by the League of Women Voters.
Questions may be submitted beforehand to tribe@delawaretribe.org by October 11, 2024.
2024 Election Bulletin
Election Day is the first Saturday in November
(3) Tribal Council seats, (1) Trust Board Chair, (3) Trust Board seats, and (2) Appellate Tribal Judge seats are up for election. (Seats up for election)
All registered voters can choose either to vote in person or vote by Absentee Ballot via US Mail
All Tribal members that voted in the last three consecutive elections will automatically receive an Absentee Ballot.
Tribal members not voting in the last three consecutive elections wanting to vote by Absentee Ballot will need to ensure their request for an Absentee Ballot is received by October 4, 2024. There will be (1) polling location to cast your vote in person:
- Location to be determined within 30 days but not more than 45 days prior to the election date
Filing window for candidates to declare for a specific office is August 1 until September 1, 2024. All candidate declaration forms must be submitted by U.S. Mail ONLY to Delaware Tribe Election Board, P.O. Box 1198 Bartlesville, OK 74005 and post marked by September 1.
All requests for Absentee Ballots must be received by October 18, 2024 (UPDATED) to receive a ballot via US Mail. Request forms must be submitted by U.S. Mail ONLY to Delaware Tribe Election Board, P.O. Box 1198 Bartlesville, OK 74005.
Your tribal registration number appears with your name on the mailing label of this and all election correspondence.
Please take time to vote. Make your voice count! Encourage your Delaware Tribal friends, family and neighbors near and far to vote as well. Wanishi!
Delaware Election Board