October 2016
PROTEST DECISION
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“The allegations regarding me are unfounded,” he said. However, Comanche Nation Secretary Treasurer, Jerry Tahsequah, is standing behind the Election Board. “The Election Board has taken an oath to uphold the Comanche Nation Constitution and their decision was within their bounds as our election board,” said Tahsequah. “I stand behind the Election Board’s decision.” The much anticipated Comanche Nation Run-Off Election hailed narrow margin results. Winning the Comanche Nation Chairman position was William Nelson Sr., who had a total of 817 votes (50.68%), over William Owens, who had 781 votes (48.45%). Nelson will finish Wallace Coffey’s original Chairman’s position, which ends in 2018. Incumbent, Jonathan Poahway, remained in the Comanche Business Committee No. 1 position by having 71 more votes than Jackie Codopony Sr. Poahway had 831 votes (51.55%) and Codopony had 760 votes (47.15%). It was a very tight race between Janet Saupitty and Eddie Ahdosy for the CBC No. 2 position. A second recount was done, and both candidates were present. Both results were the same, according to the Comanche Nation Election Board. Winning by nine votes was Ahdosy, who totaled 802 votes (49.75%) and Saupitty totaled 793 votes (49.19%). The run-off election has been long awaited by tribal voters and candidates, since it was put on hold August 27, when the General Council gathered to listen to Poahway’s, CBC No. 1, claim of inconsistencies against the Comanche Nation Election Board. The next CBC monthly meeting is scheduled for October 8 at the Comanche Nation Complex.
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