In February of 2023, the Shawnee Tribe Business Council approved a revision to Title 6, The Shawnee Tribe Elections Act. This amendment of Title 6 impacts the candidate filing process and filing fees, as well as how to cast your ballot. Changes were also made to regulate campaigning activities, political advertising, and candidate endorsements. The entire Elections Act is available to the public and can be viewed online at shawnee.municipalcodeonline.com.

Here are the things you need to know regarding the 2023 Shawnee Tribe elections:

The Election Committee of the Shawnee Tribe announces an election shall be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in conjunction with the annual Tribal Council meeting, for the following offices:

OFFICETERMINCUMBENT
CHIEF4 YEARSBEN BARNES
BUSINESS COUNCIL SEAT 14 YEARSCAROLYN SMITH
BUSINESS COUNCIL SEAT 24 YEARSDIANA MCLEAN

In addition to the offices to be elected, the Shawnee Tribe Ad Hoc Salary Commission will put the following question before the citizens for a “yes” or “no” vote:

Candidate filing:

The filing period for all offices closed on June 16, 2023, at 4:30 pm.

Download Candidate Filing Forms
CANDIDATE FILING FEES 
CHIEF$250
AT-LARGE BUSINESS COUNCIL SEATS$150

Casting a ballot:

Download Application for Absentee Ballot Form

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming Shawnee Tribe elections, please contact the Shawnee Tribe Election Committee at 918-325-6341.