The chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is considering legislation to change the way absentee voting is conducted.

The tribal council wrote the bill in response to a tribal Supreme Court decision that would basically eliminate all absentee voting. More than half of the ballots cast in a 2005 election were absentee, The Asheville Citizen-Times reported.

Principal Chief Michell Hicks has until December 31 to decide whether to accept or veto the bill.

Get the Story:
Cherokee chief could veto voting legislation (The Asheville Citizen-Times 12/12)

Relevant Links:
Eastern Band of Cherokee - http://www.cherokee-nc.com

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