Chickasaw legislators, justice to take office Oct. 2

This article appeared in the August 2017 edition of the Chickasaw Times

Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Rita Loder has announced results of the July 25, 2017 general election.

Pickens District Seat 2 incumbent legislator Connie Barker, of Marietta, received 1,578 votes to defeat challenger Michael Thomas Watson, of Ardmore, who received 583 votes.

Pontotoc District Seat 3 will be filled by J. Lisa Impson, of Ada, who received 2,321 votes to defeat Kymberly Hazlett, of Purcell, who received 737 votes.

Tishomingo District Seat 3 incumbent Steven Woods, of Davis, will retain his seat as he was unchallenged.

Pontotoc District Seat 4 will be filled by Dr. Karen Goodnight, of Goldsby, as she was unchallenged for the seat.

Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Cheri L. Bellefeuille-Gordon, of Sulphur, was unchallenged and will retain Seat 3 on the court.

Elected officials will take the oath of office Monday, Oct. 2.

For more information, contact Ms. Loder at (580) 310-6475 or 888-661-0137.

Legislature:
Pickens District
Seat 2 - Connie Barker, Marietta – Incumbent – 1,578 votes (73%) – winner
Seat 2 - Michael Thomas Watson, Ardmore – 583 votes (27%)

Pontotoc District
Seat 3 - J. Lisa Impson, Ada – 2,321 votes (75%) - winner
Seat 3 – Kymberly Hazlett, Purcell – 737 votes (25%)

Pontotoc District
Seat 4  Dr. Karen Goodnight, Goldsby – no challenger - reelected

Tishomingo District
Seat 3   Steven Woods, Davis – Incumbent – no challenger - reelected

Supreme Court
Seat 3   Cheri L. Bellefeuille-Gordon, Sulphur - incumbent – no challenger - reelected