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Bois Forte primary election slated for April 2

Chavers faces opposition in race for chair

David Colburn
Posted 2/1/24

NETT LAKE- Bois Forte Chairperson Cathy Chavers will face competition for the Band’s top elected office when the Band holds its primary election on Tuesday, April 2. According to the …

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Bois Forte primary election slated for April 2

Chavers faces opposition in race for chair

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NETT LAKE- Bois Forte Chairperson Cathy Chavers will face competition for the Band’s top elected office when the Band holds its primary election on Tuesday, April 2.
According to the uncertified candidate list released by the Band this week, five people including Chavers have filed for the tribal chair position and six for the District I Council seat currently held by Travis Morrison. The two top vote-getters in each race will move on to the June 11 general election.
Those opposing Chavers in the chairperson race include Brian Whiteman Sr., Carlos Hernandez, Hannah Lehti-Chosa, and Ray Toutloff.
District I Council seat contestants include William Isham, Perry Drift, Edward Villebrun, Michael Connor, David Villebrun Jr., and Robbie Goggleye.