Elections & Voting
2020 General Election
Letter from OEB re Primary Cancellation
102.12-2. Cancellation of a Primary Election. A primary election for Business Committee positions may be canceled in the following circumstances:
(a) The Election Board shall cancel the primary election if the Business Committee positions did not draw the requisite number of candidates for a primary.
(b) The Election Board may cancel the primary election when large gatherings of people present a substantial risk to the health and safety of the Nation’s citizens.
(1) In the event the Election Board cancels the primary election, all candidates that are determined eligible according to section 102.5 and are not made ineligible
under section 102.6-2 shall be placed on the ballot for the general election
Tentatively the 2020 General Election is rescheduled to July 25th, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location will be determined and will be announced at a later date.
According to the Election Law, 102.12-8 In the event of an emergency, the Election Board may reschedule the election, provided that no less than twenty-four (24) hours’ notice of the rescheduled election date is given to the voters, by posting notices in the prominent locations.
| DATE | TIME | WHERE | PURPOSE |
| Monday, March 23, 2020 |
8:00 am |
NHC – BC Support Office |
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| Monday, April 20, 2020 -Friday, April 24, 2020 |
8:00 am – 4:30 pm | NHC – BC Support Office |
Application Deadline |
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TBD | Primary CANCELLATION Notice | |
| Saturday, July 25, 2020 |
7:00 am – 7:00 pm |
TBD |
Tentative Results |
IMPORTANT 2020 GENERAL ELECTION APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applicants must provide the appropriate documentation, including but not limited to, copies of degree(s), official transcripts, and certifications as proof of qualification for the position in which they seek, where applicable. Those applications that do not have the proper back-up documentation regarding qualifications will be deemed as incomplete and applicant will not be eligible for candidacy.
We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation and will be providing updates if necessary. Please go to the Oneida Nation Website: https://oneida-nsn.gov/blog/2020/03/13/oneida-nation-covid-19-resource-page/ for any more updates.
If you have questions, comments, or concerns regarding the General Election information and process? Please contact the Oneida Election Board at [email protected].
Tribal Elections
Election BasicsThe General Election, and Primary Election (if required), occurs every three (3) years when the Oneida Business Committee is elected. All other elections are Special Elections. Eligible voter may cast a ballot at one of two polling locations at all elections. Picture ID must be presented in order to vote. Eligible voters may become candidates by one of two ways. They may be nominated at the caucus and be present at the caucus to accept the nomination. They may also petition by obtaining ten (10) verified signatures of Tribal members eligible to vote at the time of the signature. In all instances, an application must be completed and returned by the appropriate deadline. Applicants must provide the appropriate documentation, including but not limited to, copies of degree(s), official transcripts, and certifications as proof of qualification for the position in which they seek, where applicable. Those applications that do not have the proper back-up documentation regarding qualifications will be deemed as incomplete and applicant will not be eligible for candidacy. |
Election RulesThe Oneida Election Law sets the rules for elections, recounts, and challenges. It also sets the role and responsibilities of the Oneida Election Board. |
Links |
For more informationContact the Oneida Election Board at [email protected] |
State, Local, and Federal Elections
Basic Voting InformationIn order to vote in Wisconsin you must: ● Be a citizen of the United States Registration Deadline: 20 days before the election (or completed in the local voter registration office up to 5:00 PM the day before the election, or completed at the polling place on election day) Click here for more information about 2020 national, state, and local candidates. Click here for more information about voting. |
