Brian Wallace, the longtime chairman of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, was ousted by voters on Saturday, according to preliminary results of the election.

Waldo W. Walker, a Desert Storm veteran, beat Wallace by 41 votes. The results will be finalized by the tribal council and the tribe's election board unless there is a challenge within 5 days.

Walker, 37, is married and has two daughters. He has no prior tribal government experience.

Wallace led the tribe for 16 years.

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Waldo Walker wins Washoe Tribal election (The Nevada Appeal 10/23)
Veteran Nevada tribal chairman ousted in election (AP 10/23)
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Relevant Links:
Washoe Tribe - http://www.washoetribe.us

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