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.
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:
| OFFICE | TERM | INCUMBENT |
| CHIEF | 4 YEARS | BEN BARNES |
| BUSINESS COUNCIL SEAT 1 | 4 YEARS | CAROLYN SMITH |
| BUSINESS COUNCIL SEAT 2 | 4 YEARS | DIANA MCLEAN |
The filing period for all offices closed on June 16, 2023, at 4:30 pm.
| CANDIDATE FILING FEES | |
| CHIEF | $250 |
| AT-LARGE BUSINESS COUNCIL SEATS | $150 |
If you have any questions regarding the upcoming Shawnee Tribe elections, please contact the Shawnee Tribe Election Committee at 918-325-6341.
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