Election Information

Gaa-Miskwaabikaang - the Red Cliff Reservation - is governed by an elected nine-member Tribal Council. This Tribal Council consists of a Tribal Chairperson, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and five At Large Members. Tribal Council elections occur annually in May and July, and are staggered so the entire council cannot be replaced simultaneously. Each council member serves a two-year term. On odd years there is an election for Chairperson, Treasurer, and three At Large seats. On even years there is an election for Vice Chair, Secretary, and two At Large seats.

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
Nicole L. Boyd

Treasurer Candidates
Stephanie A. (Defoe) Haskins
Laura J. Gordon

At-Large Candidates
At-Large candidates will be posted here by June 23, 2023.

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.