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Anderson unseats Denson as Choctaw chief

by Associated Press Published: September 7,2011

Tags: chief, elections, indians, Native Americans, Politics

CHOCTAW — Phyliss J. Anderson has unseated incumbent Beasley Denson to win the race for Choctaw Tribal Chief In complete, but unofficial returns from yesterday’s election, Anderson polled 2,011 votes, or 56 percent, to win over Denson, who had 1,523 votes, and Shirley Martin Berg who tallied 63 votes. Choctaw Election Committee chairman Berdie John [...] [...]

Anderson becomes first female Choctaw chief

by Associated Press Published: July 6,2011

Tags: chief, elections, Native Americans

CHOCTAW — Phyliss J. Anderson has defeated Beasely Denson with 55 percent of the vote in a run-off election to become the first woman chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The Neshoba Democrat reports that complete but unofficial returns show Anderson with 1,741 votes to incumbent Denson’s 1,408. The Choctaw Election Committee was [...] [...]

Edwards announces bid for Choctaw chief

by Associated Press Published: March 23,2011

Tags: chief, elections, Native Americans

CHOCTAW — Tribal Council member Kevin Edwards says he will for chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Edwards would be the first formal challenger to Tribal Miko Beasley Denson, who is expected to run for a second term. Edwards says he wants to improve the financial health of the tribe. If elected, he [...] [...]

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