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7.25.20 -The winners from today’s election include Jessica Burghart – Ethics Commissioner #1, Wade Pahmahmie – Tribal Council Treasurer, and Allison Pahmahmie – Ethics Commissioner #3.

7.25.20

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation held the 2020 Tribal Council and Ethics Commission Election today resulting in three wins, and three positions advancing to the Run Off Election slated for Saturday, August 22, 2020.

Both Ethics Commissioners #1 and #3 ran uncontested, resulting in wins by Jessica Burghart (#1) and Allison Pahmahmie (#3). Incumbent Tribal Council Treasurer Wade Pahmahmie won his seat with 600 votes for a 65.15% share of the votes, surpassing the 50% + 1 majority vote requirement.

Candidates in the races for Tribal Council Vice Chairperson, Council Member #2 and Council Member #3 will advance to the Run Off Election due to receiving less than the required 50% + 1 majority vote requirement.

The results of this election are considered unofficial pending the three day protest period.

2020 PBPN Tribal Council and Ethics Commission Election Results.

Advancing to the Run Off Election for the Vice Chairperson position are incumbent Zach Pahmahmie and Liana Onnen, former PBPN Chairwoman.

PBPN Vice Chairperson candidates Liana Onnen and Zach Pahmahmie advance to the Run Off Election.

Advancing to the Run Off Election for the Tribal Council Member #2 position are Tony Wahweotten and Michelle Simon.

PBPN Tribal Council Member #2 Candidates Tony Wahweotten and Michelle Simon advance to the Run Off Election.

Advancing to the Run Off Election for the Tribal Council Member #3 position are incumbent Raphael Wahwassuck and Shirley Trull, who currently holds Tribal Council Position #2.

PBPN Tribal Council Member #3 Candidates Raphael Wahwassuck and Shirley Trull advance to the Run Off Election.

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Sharing a laugh. PBPN Candidates advancing to the Run Off Election include Raphael Wahwassuck, Shirley Trull, Zach Pahmahmie, Liana Onnen, Tony Wahweotten and Michelle Simon.

PBPN Tribal Police Officer wheels in the 993 received ballots, of which 18 were disqualified.

Candidates and their guest were required to have their temperature checked and to wear a mask to gain entry to the Election.

2020 PBPN Election candidates and their guests as they awaited the election results.