A field of four for Cherokee Nation chief

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2003

Four Cherokee Nation citizens are running for principal chief of the Oklahoma tribe.

Incumbent Chad Smith is seeking re-election. Former chief Joe Byrd, whom Smith defeated in 1999, Robin Carter Mayes, an opposition leader, and L.S. Fields, a tribal housing official, have filed for office as well, The Daily Oklahoman reported.

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Three running against Cherokee chief (The Daily Oklahoman 1/13)

Relevant Links:
Cherokee Nation - http://www.cherokee.org

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