Chickasaw Nation
Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Rita Loder announced results of the July 25, 2023, primary election.
Tishomingo District Seat 3 incumbent legislator Steven Woods, Davis, received 729 votes, while Dusk Monetathchi, Sulphur, received 653 votes and Shane Langford, also of Sulphur, received 89 votes.
A runoff election for Tishomingo District Seat 3 will be scheduled Aug. 29 between Woods and Monetathchi.
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby will remain in office for another four-year term.
Governor Anoatubby and Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby were officially elected by a one-vote margin when no challengers had filed at the close of the election filing period Wednesday, June 7.
Pontotoc District Seat 3 incumbent legislator J. Lisa Impson, Ada, will retain her seat as no challengers filed for the position.
Pontotoc District Seat 4 incumbent legislator Dr. Karen Goodnight, Goldsby, will retain the seat as no challengers filed for the position.
Pickens District Seat 2 incumbent Connie Barker, Marietta, will retain her seat as no challengers filed for the position.
Supreme Court Seat 3 incumbent Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordon, Sulphur, received no challengers and will retain the position.
Elected officials will take the oath of office Monday, Oct. 2.
For more information, please contact Ms. Loder at (580) 310-6475.
2023 Primary Election Results
Governor and Lt. Governor team:
Governor Bill Anoatubby, Ada – incumbent – no challengers
Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby, Ada – incumbent – no challengers
Legislature:
Tishomingo District
Seat 3 Steven Woods, Davis – incumbent – 729 votes
Seat 3 Dusk Monetathchi, Sulphur, 653 votes
Seat 3 Shane Langford, Sulphur, 89 votes
Pontotoc District
Seat 3 J. Lisa Impson, Ada – incumbent – no challengers
Seat 4 Dr. Karen Goodnight, Goldsby – incumbent – no challengers
Pickens District
Seat 2 Connie Barker, Marietta – incumbent – no challengers
Supreme Court:
Seat 3 Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordon, Sulphur – incumbent – no challengers