On April 10, I was ratified by the House Republican Conference as the new chairman of the House Appropriations Committee – but not only did I just become the new chairman, I also became the first Native American to ever chair this Committee.
On April 10th, I was ratified by the House Republican Conference as the new Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - but not only did I just become the new Chairman, I also became the first Native American to ever Chair this Committee. As an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, my tribal heritage is something I am very proud of, and I was very fortunate to witness this culture firsthand while growing up. My great, great grandfather served as the clerk for the Chickasaw Nation Supreme Court, my great grandfather was the Treasurer of Chickasaw Nation, my great aunt, Te Ata Fisher, was a famous actress and storyteller who performed Native American stories all over the world, and my late mother and inspiration, Helen Cole, was the first Native American woman elected to the Oklahoma State Senate.
Filing period for upcoming Chickasaw election is June 7-9
The Chickasaw Nation Election Commission has announced filing period for the 2021 General Elections opens June 7 and continues through June 9, 2021.
Candidates must contact the Election Secretary’s office at (580) 310-6475 for more information and to schedule an appointment. Candidates may file between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Seats up for election include five legislative seats and one seat on the Supreme Court.
Legislative seats to be filled are: Seats 1 and 2 of Pontotoc District; Seats 1 and 4 of Pickens District; and Seat 1 of Tishomingo District. Seat 2 of the Chickasaw Nation Supreme Court is also up for election this year.