Election Battle for Creek Indian Chief, 1975-08-15

Item — Box: 30, Folder: 29

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_29_0013

Scope and Contents

Four candidates are seeking to unseat Creek Indian Chief Claude Cox in an upcoming election. The main issue in the election is the proposed tribal constitution, with each candidate offering different perspectives on how to improve tribal programs and services. The candidates include Allen Harjo, Dan Childers, Solomon McCombs, and Keeper Johnson, each with their own priorities and proposals for the tribe. The election is expected to go to a runoff as no candidate is likely to receive a majority of votes.

Dates

Creation: 1975-08-15

Creator

Cox, Claude, A., Principal Chief Of The Muscogee (Creek) Nation, 1913- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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