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 Seat 3 is now scheduled August 29 between Woods and Monetathchi.
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby will remain in office for another four-year term, as will Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby. Both were unopposed.
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.
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.
