2022 Tribal Council Election
Voting Location and Hours
Primary Election
February 19, 2022
Polls are open from 9 am – 5 pm. February 17, 18 & 19, 2022
General Election
March 19, 2022
Polls are open from 9 am – 5 pm. March 17, 18 & 19, 2022
Polling location
Mi sq’ eq’ ó Community Building, 2515 Sulwhanon Road, Everson, Washington
Offices on the Ballot
Tribal Chairman
Tribal Secretary
Council Positions A and B
Addendum:
Due to the impact of office closures caused by the recent inclement weather and COVID-19, the following changes have been made regarding candidate filing methods and the office hours of the Election Board.
Candidate Filing
To secure a place on the election ballot, prospective candidates must obtain a Candidate Filing Packet containing a Qualified Candidate Form and Candidate Petition Forms from the Election Board office. Candidate Filing Packets will be available at the Election Board Office during regular business hours and must be submitted in person no later than the close of business, (7 pm) on January 7, 2022.
Prospective candidates may also request a packet be sent via overnight courier by submitting that request to the Election Board by email.
Absentee Voting:
Any eligible voter may vote by Absentee ballot in the Primary and/or the General Elections. Absentee ballots must be requested by the voter from the Election Board. Requests may be made in person at the Election Board office during regular business hours, by telephone at (505) 980-1076 or by mail at Nooksack Election Supervisor, Post Office Box 6306, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 87197, beginning December 27, 2021 and ending January 7, 2022. Regardless of the method used to request an Absentee ballot, the requester, must be able to confirm their membership number, date of birth, and official address as confirmed by the Nooksack Tribal Enrollment Department.
2022 Candidate Statements & Resumes
Council Seat A:
Jesse Felix Madera, Jr. Resume/Statement
Roman Gabriel Swanaset-Simmonds No materials submitted.
Council Seat B:
Agripina (Lona) Laelana Romero Johnson: Resume/Statement
Leon Thomas Cline: Resume/Statement
TRIBAL ELECTION BOARD OFFICE NOTICE: Although Nooksack governmental offices are limited to essential personnel only, please be advised that the Election Board office will remain open during posted business hours, 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Safety precautions are being observed. Masks are required for entry.
Election Board Office
4979 Mt. Baker Highway, Suite G, Deming, WA 98244
Election Board Office Hours:
Through the course of the Election cycle, Election Board office hours are:
Election Ordinance
Quick Contact Info
4979 Mt. Baker Highway, Suite G, Deming, WA 98244
Jan. 10 through conclusion of the Election cycle M-F 9 am – 5 pm
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