Incumbent Hicks wins in tight Cherokee election

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Tuesday, 11/09/2007

The election for chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians came down to a mere 30 votes last week, and apparently isn’t over yet.

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Chief’s race pits incumbent against gaming official

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Tuesday, 19/06/2007

A tight race could be in store for the two candidates vying for principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians between now and the final election in September.

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