Chickasaw legislators, justice re-elected; swearing in Oct. 1

This article appeared in the September 2018 edition of the Chickasaw Times

Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Rita Loder has announced results of the July 31, 2018 general election.

Pickens District Seat 1 incumbent legislator David Woerz, of Ardmore, received 1,467 votes to defeat challenger Michael T. Watson, of Ardmore, who received 727 votes.

Pickens District Seat 4 will be filled by incumbent legislator Shana Tate Hammond, of Ardmore, who received 1,781 votes to defeat Robert “Robby” Rogers, of Ardmore, who received 412 votes.

Pontotoc District Seat 1 will be filled by Toby Perkins, of Ada, who was unchallenged for the seat.

Pontotoc District Seat 2 will be filled by Nancy Elliott, of Ada, who was also unchallenged.

Tishomingo District Seat 1 will be filled by Scott Wood, of Tishomingo, as he was unchallenged for the seat.

Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Linda English Weeks, of Newcastle, was unchallenged and will retain Seat 2 on the court.

Elected officials will take the oath of office Monday, Oct. 1.

For more information, contact Ms. Loder at (580) 310-6475 or 888-661-0137.

Legislature:

Pickens District

Seat 1 - David Woerz, of Ardmore - Incumbent – 1,467 votes – winner.

Seat 1 - Michael T. Watson, of Ardmore – 727 votes.

Pickens District

Seat 4 - Shana Tate Hammond, of Ardmore – Incumbent 1,781 votes – winner.

Seat 4 - Robert “Robby” Rogers, of Ardmore – 412 votes.

Pontotoc District

Seat 1 - Toby Perkins, of Ada – no challenger – reelected.

Seat 2 - Nancy Elliott, of Ada – no challenger – reelected.

Tishomingo District

Seat 1 - Scott Wood, of Tishomingo – no challenger – reelected.

Supreme Court:

Seat 2 - Linda English Weeks, of Newcastle – incumbent – no challenger – reelected.