Seneca-Cayuga Nation Notice of Election - June 6, 2026 - Filing, Fees, and Voting Procedures

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Seneca-Cayuga Nation issues an election notice for June 6, 2026, detailing the Business Committee and Grievance Committee positions up for election and the term dates beginning June 6, 2026 and ending June 1, 2030. The notice sets candidate eligibility requirements, required documentary evidence for candidacy, and filing dates and conditions for declarations of candidacy. It specifies a $100 non-refundable filing fee, approved payment methods, and polling location and hours. Voting procedures include in-person and electronic ballot options, QR-code use, ballot request deadlines, and restrictions on electioneering nearby.

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Notice of Election

Election date and elected positions

Candidate qualifications and required evidence

Declarations of candidacy and submission rules

Filing fee

Polling place and voting procedures

SENECA-CAYUGA NATION NOTICE OF ELECTION DATE OF THE ELECTION JUNE 6, 2026 Pursuant to Article VII and Article VIII of the Constitution of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation the election of the Business Committee and Grievance Committee positions with the terms expiring in June 2026 will be conducted at the June 6, 2026 annual General Council Meeting. Business Committee Positions To Be Elected SECOND CHIEF Term to begin June 6, 2026 and end June 1, 2030 SECRETARY/TREASURER Term to begin June 6, 2026 and end June 1, 2030 SECOND COUNCIL PERSON Term to begin June 6, 2026 and end June 1, 2030 FOURTH COUNCIL PERSON Term to begin June 6, 2026 and end June 1, 2030 Grievance Committee Positions to Be elected SECOND COMMITTEE MEMBER Term to begin June 6, 2026 and end June 1, 2030 FOURTH COMMITTEE MEMBER Term to begin June 6, 2026 and end June 1, 2030 QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS AND DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE REQUIRED TO BE PRESENTED UPON FILING DECLARATION FOR CANDIDACY In keeping with Article II Qualifications of Officers, of the ByLaws to the Constitution of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation, a prospective candidate for elective office of the SenecaCayuga Nation must meet all of the requirements as follows: a. Shall be not less than 25 years of age, b. A member of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation and c. Reside within a radius of 150 miles in any direction from Bassett Grove Stomp grounds. Any qualified member of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation who desires his/her name to be placed on the ballot as a candidate for office shall file a Declaration of Candidacy with the Election Committee at the Career Center Building \#23721 interview room located at the Seneca-Cayuga Nation Headquarters Complex 23701 S. 655 Road Grove, Oklahoma in the form prescribed by the Election Committee. The Burden of Proof shall be on the candidate to present evidence that the candidate meets the qualifications of elected officials. Such required documentary evidence will consist of: The Candidate’s Seneca-Cayuga Nation Membership Card, a valid second government issued ID. In addition to one of the following: a. A copy of a current bill with the candidate’s name on it, b. a notarized letter of residency signed by a neighbor or other resident, c. or another form of verification determined by the Election Committee. All addresses must match to verify. DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY The date for filing of Declarations of Candidacy shall be March 6th and 7th, 2026, from 9:00 a. m. until 5:00 p. m. at the Career Center Building \#23721 interview room located at the Nation headquarters complex, 23701 S. 655 Road Grove, Oklahoma. The Declaration of Candidacy must be filed in writing and in person with the Election Committee. No person shall be a candidate for more than one (1) office at any time. Each qualified candidate for office shall be allowed to submit for publication in the Special Edition Notice of Election Newsletter a one-page biography and/or political platform letter. Qualified candidates may also submit a picture for publication. Candidate's letters shall be listed according to the official list of candidates. The Special Edition Newsletter shall be mailed to every member of the Nation 18 years of age and older on the day of the election with an address listed on the Registered Voter Mailing List. The Election Committee shall see that every Qualified Candidate for office shall receive a copy of the Voter Mailing List at the time of filing for elective office. FILING FEE There shall be a non-refundable filing fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100 .00) for the Business Committee positions and for the Grievance Committee positions. Filing fees shall be paid by cashier's check or money order only. The filing fee shall be paid on the same date the prospective candidate submits his/her declaration of candidacy. The filing fee shall be deposited into the Nation's Tribal Operations Account to defray the expenses incurred during the ele

FAQs

What election date and meeting will determine the elected Business Committee and Grievance Committee positions?

The election will be conducted at the June 6, 2026 annual General Council Meeting, with the election date set for June 6, 2026.

What qualifications must a prospective candidate meet and what evidence is required?

A qualified candidate must be at least 25 years old, be a member of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation, and reside within 150 miles of the Bassett Grove Stomp grounds. Filing requires evidence including the candidate’s membership card plus a valid second ID and additional proof such as a current bill, a notarized residency letter, or other verification determined by the Election Committee.

How do eligible members vote, and what deadlines apply for electronic ballots?

Voting is available in person during polling hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on June 6, 2026, and electronic voting is available through the Electronic Ballot Request Form. Electronic Ballot Requests must be received or postmarked no later than April 22, 2026, and the electronic ballot process uses QR codes on a smart device.

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