Gov. Anoatubby elected to 10th term

This article appeared in the August 2023 edition of the Chickasaw Times

Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Rita Loder announced results of the July 25 primary election.

Governor Bill Anoatubby won an unprecedented 10th four-year term as Chickasaw Nation chief executive.

Gov. Anoatubby and Lt. Gov. 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.

Tishomingo District Seat 3 incumbent legislator Steven Woods, of Davis, received 729 votes, or 49.55%. Dusk Monetathchi, of Sulphur, received 653 votes, or 44.39%. Shane Langford, of Sulphur, received 89 votes, or 6.0%.

A runoff election was declared between Mr. Woods and Mr. Monetathchi. Ballots will be mailed to voters Aug. 10.

Pontotoc District Seat 3 incumbent legislator J. Lisa Impson, of Ada, will retain her seat as no challengers filed for the position.

Pontotoc District Seat 4 incumbent legislator Dr. Karen Goodnight, of Goldsby, will retain the seat as no challengers filed for the position.

Pickens District Seat 2 incumbent Connie Barker, of Marietta, will retain her seat as no challengers filed for the position.

Supreme Court Seat 3 incumbent Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordon, of 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