Election Information
2023 Election Information
Polls are open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
» May 5, 2023 Primary Election. All voting will occur at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino.
» July 4, 2023 General Election. All voting will occur at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino.
» July 15, 2023 Tribal Council Swearing In Ceremony.
A Red Cliff Tribal ID is required to receive and submit a ballot in both the Primary and General elections.
Important Dates
Wednesday March 29, 2023 - Deadline to apply to serve on Election Board
Monday April 3, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting, appoint Election Board
Wednesday April 5, 2023 - Deadline for candidates for Chairman and Treasurer
Tuesday April 18, 2023 - Certification of candidates for Primary Election at Special Council Meeting
Tuesday April 25, 2023 - Announcement of Primary Election Officer Candidates
Friday May 5, 2023 - Primary Election
Monday June 19, 2023 - Deadline for At-Large candidates to announce candidacy. (3 seats open)
Tuesday June 20, 2023 - Certification of candidates for General Election at Special Council Meeting
Friday June 23, 2023 - Announcement of candidates for General Election
Tuesday July 4, 2022 - General Election
May 5, 2023 Primary Election
All voting will occur at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. Polls open 8 AM - 8 PM.
Chairperson Candidates
*Two candidates with the most votes advance to the General Election.*
*Christopher D. Boyd - 137*
Gretchen Morris - 56
Mercie A. Gordon - 11
Michael D. Soulier - 15
*Nicole L. Boyd - 166*
Treasurer Candidates
Two candidates with the most votes advance to the General Election.
*Stephanie A. (Defoe) Haskins - 143*
Chanell Curran - 74
Grace A. Livingston - 24
*Laura J. Gordon - 144*
july 4, 2023 General Election
All voting will occur at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. Polls open 8 AM - 8 PM.
Chairperson Candidates
Christopher D. Boyd - 228
Nicole L. Boyd - 295
Treasurer Candidates
Stephanie A. (Defoe) Haskins - 232
Laura J. Gordon - 285
At-Large Candidates
Three At-Large seats open
Nicholas R. DePerry Sr. - 68
Vincent "Butch" Bresette - 135
David J. Curran - 225
Joshua Penhollow - 27
Angelyne C. LaPointe - 84
Angela D. Emrich - 41
Ray DePerry - 106
Daniel M. Duffy - 84
Gretchen Morris - 44
Patricia R. (Patsy Ruth) DePerry - 66
Steven L. Boyd - 91
Amanda Stevenson - 7
William Poch - 24
Joseph Montano Sr. - 68
Grace Livingston - 16
Dennis J. Soulier - 35
Joe Defoe - 120
Tamara Montano - 96
Bryan J. Bainbridge - 123
Membership Referendum
Yes - 445
No - 87
Blank - 2
Polling Location
All voting for both the Primary and General Elections will occur at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino.
Transportation
Miskwaabekong Transit will be available and providing free rides to the polls on election day.
Contact Miskwaabekong Transit at 715-682-9664.
Election Board
Email secretary@redcliff-nsn.gov or call 715-779-3700 for more information.
helpful Documents & links
Qualifications To Serve on the Tribal Council
Need a Tribal ID? Click HERE or contact rcenrollment@redcliff-nsn.gov.