Chris Deschene and his running mate, Fannie Atcitty, campaign on the Navajo Nation. Photo from Facebook

The Navajo Nation Supreme Court promised a prompt ruling on a petition to remove presidential candidate Chris Deschene from the ballot.

The court heard two hours of arguments on Monday in a dispute that's being watched across the country. Chief Justice Herb Yazzie said the "complicated nature" of the case called for "due deliberation" so a ruling won't be available immediately, The Farmington Daily Times reported

Deschene's rival in the race is Joe Shirley Jr., a former president who speaks Navajo fluently. But if he is removed, Russell Begaye, who came in third in the tribe's primary, would appear on the ballot instead.

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Navajo Nation Supreme Court says election petition case requires 'due deliberation'; issues no ruling (The Farmington Daily Times 10/21)
Navajo high court delays ruling in language case (AP 10/20)

Earlier Navajo Nation Supreme Court Order:
Tsosie v. Deschene (September 26, 2014)

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