Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Jerri Martin announced candidates seeking four legislative seats and one judicial seat within the Chickasaw Nation will be elected without opposition.
Panola District Seat 1 incumbent legislator Beth Alexander, Colbert, will retain her seat as no additional challengers filed for the position.
Pickens District Seat 3 incumbent legislator Charles Marris, Marietta, will retain his seat as no additional challengers filed for the position.
Pontotoc District Seat 5 incumbent legislator Lisa J. Billy, Lindsay, will retain her seat as no challengers filed for the position.
Tishomingo District Seat 2 incumbent legislator Derrick Priddy, Sulphur, will retain his seat as no challengers filed for the position.
Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Mark Colbert, Ardmore, received no challengers and will retain Seat 1 on the court.
The candidates who did not receive a challenger will be elected by a one-vote margin, as the act of filing for office shall be counted as an affirmative vote.
For more information, contact Martin at 580-310-6411. The filing period closed at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 4.
