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THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2003

Chad Smith, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, is running for re-election.

Smith announced his bid yesterday and said he will have a new running mate. Joe Grayson Jr. will replace Hasting Shade on the upcoming ticket.

No one has declared an opposition campaign but supporters of former chief Joe Byrd, a controversial figure, are urging him to run, The Tahlequah Daily Press reported.

Smith defeated Byrd in 1999.

Get the Story:
Cherokee chief to seek new term (AP 1/16)
Cherokee chief announces re-election bid (AP 1/15)
Smith to seek re-election, names new running mate (The Tahlequah Daily Press 1/15)

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