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The title of "Principal Chief" was created in 1794, when the Cherokee began to formalize a more centralized political structure. They founded the original Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee Nation–East adopted a written constitution in 1827, creating a government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
Chuck Hoskin Jr. (born February 7, 1975) is a Cherokee Nation politician and attorney currently serving as the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation since 2019. He was re-elected to a second term in the 2023 Cherokee Nation principal chief election.
William Wayne Keeler (April 5, 1908 – August 24, 1987) was an American engineer, oilman, and tribal chief. He was the last appointed and first elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation in the 20th century.
Creating good jobs for Cherokee citizens is a high priority for Baker. The Cherokee Nation’s casino in Ramona, OK opened in 2012 and 100% of the employees were Cherokee citizens. [14] In 2012, Baker revitalized the Cherokee Nation’s housing program and the Nation began building houses again for the first time in more than a decade.
Michell Alexander Hicks (born September 8, 1964) is a Cherokee politician who has served as the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians since 2023. He previously served three terms as Principal Chief from 2003 to 2015, becoming the youngest person ever to hold the position at age 38.
Cherokee Nation principal chief elections (2 P) Pages in category "Principal Chiefs of the Cherokee Nation" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
The position of Secretary of State was established in the Cherokee Nation Constitution, which was drafted in 1999 and ratified in 2003. [1] Article VI, Section 12 of the Constitution specifically mentions the Secretary of State as one of the three original cabinet positions, along with the Treasurer and Secretary of Natural Resources. [1]
2023 Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Election [24] Candidate Votes % Bryan Warner: 10,300 61.54% David Walkingstick 4,901 29.28% Meredith Frailey: 1,147 6.85%