Blackfeet Nation voters are going to the polls today to vote for council members.

The nine-member council has five seats up for grabs. A total of 73 candidates filed for election, a large number, but not unusually large for the reservation.

All five incumbents are seeking re-election. They could be voted out of office if they don't get enough votes to advance to the general election.

The job pays $41,000 a year.

Get the Story:
Blackfeet have scores to choose from for council (The Great Falls Tribune 6/6)

Relevant Links:
Blackfeet Nation - http://www.blackfeetnation.com

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