Section GOV.03.06 — Nomination Outside of The Caucus and Close of Nominations
(a) Any eligible tribal member shall have the privilege of running for tribal council if not nominated during the caucus provided that he/she presents to the Election Board a petition form bearing the name, enrollment number, date of birth and signature of at least fifteen (15) qualified tribal voters prior to the close of nominations.
(b) Nominations shall be closed as of the end of the working day on the Friday before the first (1st) Saturday in September. (September 11, 2026)
Section GOV.03.08 — Primary Election (September 19, 2026)
(a) The purpose of a primary election is to reduce the number of candidates running for each office.
(b) When required, the primary election will be held on the third (3rd) Saturday in September at the headquarters of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community. The voting shall take place between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M., and voting shall be by secret ballot in booths provided for that purpose.
Section GOV.03.09 — General Election (October 10, 2026)
The annual general election shall take place on the second Saturday of October, and shall be held at the headquarters of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community. The voting shall take place between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M., and voting shall be by secret ballot in booths provided for that purpose.
Elections platforms will be due to the Mohican News via email by Friday September 4, 2026. This will allow all nominated and petitioned running members to be featured in the September 15, 2026 Mohican News.
Election platforms emailed to Thomas.kazik@Mohican-nsn.gov by end of work day (4:30 pm) on Friday September 4th 2026.
Platforms will also be featured in the digital Mohican Newsletter prior to election dates