Tribal Government
2010 Mille Lacs Band elections
2010 Election Guidelines
A primary election for Secretary/Treasurer, District II Representative, and District III Representative will be held March 30, 2010. This primary election will determine the two candidates for each office who will be on the ballot for the regular election on June 8, 2010.
To vote in the primary election, the following conditions must be met:- Enrolled member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
- 18 years of age as of March 30, 2010.
- Reside in a district of the Mille Lacs Reservation thirty (30) days prior to March 30, 2010.
If you do not meet the 30-day residency requirement or have never resided within the district areas of the Mille Lacs Reservation, then you must vote by absentee ballot.
To request an absentee ballot by mail:Submit by mail or fax an Absentee Ballot Request Form to the General Election Judge. All information requested must be filled out in order for the Election Board to process your request in a timely manner. Absentee Ballot Request Forms [link to pdf] are also in the March issue of the Inaajimowin, at the front desk of each district community center and at the urban office. Completed request forms can be faxed to Deb Northurp, General Election Judge, at 320/532-7842.
Absentee ballots must be received by the General Election Board by 8 p.m. on March 30, 2010, by mail or hand delivery. A hand-delivered ballot will only be accepted by the Election Board from the person to whom the ballot was issued.
To vote by absentee ballot in person:The address of the General Election Board is:
Attn: Election Judge
43408 Oodena Drive
Onamia, Minnesota 56359
Any election questions can be directed to Deb Northrup at 320/532-7792 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Candidates certified for election (all positions will serve four-year terms)
Secretary/Treasurer
District II Representative
District III Representative
Other positions open for election (four-year terms)
District I Nay-Ah-Shing School Board Member
District II Nay-Ah-Shing School Board Member
Important dates
March 30: Primary Election
June 8: General Election
Cadidate Forums- District I Community Center, March 2, 6-9 p.m.
- District II Community Center, March 3, 6-9 p.m.
- District IIa Chiminising Community Center, March 15, 6-9 p.m.
- District III Community Center, March 18, 6-9 p.m.
- All Nations Indian Church, Minneapolis, March 19, 6-9 p.m.