Cherokee's Swimmer faces competition

MARCH 29, 2001

Former Cherokee Nation Chief Ross Swimmer might be facing some competition from a fellow Republican considering a run for Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District.

The seat is being vacated by Rep. Steve Largent (R-Okla.). Swimmer has formed an exploratory commmittee to test the waters for a run and is now joined by John Sullivan, a state legislator.

If he chooses to run and is elected, Swimmer would be the second tribal member in the House of Representatives. Rep. Brad Carson (D-Okla.) was elected last fall.

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