2026 elections
2026 Citizen Potawatomi Nation Election Information
As District 1 Legislator, I believe informed citizens make stronger decisions.
Below is a centralized collection of publicly available information regarding the 2026 election — including key dates, deadlines, and candidate filings.
This page is intended solely as an informational resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the CPN Election Committee.
I encourage every eligible citizen to review the materials, ask questions, and participate in the upcoming election.
For official election information, please visit:
https://www.potawatomi.org/government/elections/
For direct questions, the Election Committee can be contacted at:
elections@potawatomi.org
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2026 Election NoticeApplications for candidacy in the 2026 Citizen Potawatomi Nation elections for Vice-Chairman, Secretary-Treasurer, and Legislators for Districts 5, 6, 7, and 8 become available.
View 2026 Election Notice -
Candidate Filing Ends
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Candidate Slate Approved by Election CommitteeThe slate of candidates are certified and approved by the Election Committee.
View the Slate of Candidates -
Candidate Disclosure Report DueEach Candidate shall deliver a complete monthly Disclosure Report to the Election Committee beginning with a report for the month that the Candidate filed for office or the Ballot Question was set for election. The Disclosure Report shall comprise the entire previous month, beginning on the first day of the month and ending on the last. The report shall be due on the 15th day of the following month.
View Election Ordinance Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 132 (D)(2) -
Hownikan Ads DueAds must be paid for and final designs submitted for the March edition by February 15th at 11:59 P.M. CST.
View Hownikan Election Guidelines -
Candidate Disclosure Report DueEach Candidate shall deliver a complete monthly Disclosure Report to the Election Committee beginning with a report for the month that the Candidate filed for office or the Ballot Question was set for election. The Disclosure Report shall comprise the entire previous month, beginning on the first day of the month and ending on the last. The report shall be due on the 15th day of the following month.
View Election Ordinance Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 132 (D)(2) -
Ballot Request Forms BeginRequests for absentee ballots may be written, printed or typed and must include the correct mailing address, roll number, date of birth, and legal signature of the person making the request. These requests must be mailed to the Post Office Box designated by the Election Committee.
View Election Ordinance Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 168 -
Candidate Disclosure Report DueEach Candidate shall deliver a complete monthly Disclosure Report to the Election Committee beginning with a report for the month that the Candidate filed for office or the Ballot Question was set for election. The Disclosure Report shall comprise the entire previous month, beginning on the first day of the month and ending on the last. The report shall be due on the 15th day of the following month.
View Election Ordinance Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 132 (D)(2) -
Hownikan Ads DueAds must be paid for and final designs submitted for the April edition by March 15th at 11:59 P.M. CST.
View Hownikan Election Guidelines -
Candidate Disclosure Report DueEach Candidate shall deliver a complete monthly Disclosure Report to the Election Committee beginning with a report for the month that the Candidate filed for office or the Ballot Question was set for election. The Disclosure Report shall comprise the entire previous month, beginning on the first day of the month and ending on the last. The report shall be due on the 15th day of the following month.
View Election Ordinance Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 132 (D)(2) -
Hownikan Ads DueAds must be paid for and final designs submitted for the May edition by April 15th at 11:59 P.M. CST.
View Hownikan Election Guidelines -
Ballots Begin Being Sent OutAfter the final certification of the slate of candidates has been made, the Election Committee will have until March 1st or as soon as practicable thereafter to print the ballots. Ballots will then be mailed to the voters no earlier than May 1st or later than June 20th upon receipt of an appropriate and timely request.
View Election Ordinance Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 170 -
Candidate Disclosure Report DueEach Candidate shall deliver a complete monthly Disclosure Report to the Election Committee beginning with a report for the month that the Candidate filed for office or the Ballot Question was set for election. The Disclosure Report shall comprise the entire previous month, beginning on the first day of the month and ending on the last. The report shall be due on the 15th day of the following month.
View Election Ordinance Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 132 (D)(2) -
Hownikan Ads DueAds must be paid for and final designs submitted for the June edition by May 15th at 11:59 P.M. CST.
View Hownikan Election Guidelines -
Candidate Disclosure Report DueEach Candidate shall deliver a complete monthly Disclosure Report to the Election Committee beginning with a report for the month that the Candidate filed for office or the Ballot Question was set for election. The Disclosure Report shall comprise the entire previous month, beginning on the first day of the month and ending on the last. The report shall be due on the 15th day of the following month.
View Election Ordinance Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 132 (D)(2) -
Ballots Must be Mailed to Voters No Later Than June 20thAfter the final certification of the slate of candidates has been made, the Election Committee will have until March 1st or as soon as practicable thereafter to print the ballots. Ballots will then be mailed to the voters no earlier than May 1st or later than June 20th upon receipt of an appropriate and timely request.
View Election Ordinance Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 170 -
In-Person VotingThe polls shall be opened at each polling place from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday the day of General Council meeting. Any voter in line at the polling place at 2:00 p.m. but unable to cast a ballot before 2:00 p.m. shall be allowed to cast a vote.
View Election Ordinance Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 175 -
Candidate Disclosure Report DueEach Candidate shall deliver a complete monthly Disclosure Report to the Election Committee beginning with a report for the month that the Candidate filed for office or the Ballot Question was set for election. The Disclosure Report shall comprise the entire previous month, beginning on the first day of the month and ending on the last. The report shall be due on the 15th day of the following month.
View Election Ordinance Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 132 (D)(2)
Disclaimer: The information presented on this page is compiled from publicly available sources for convenience and informational purposes only. This page is not an official publication of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Election Committee or the Citizen Potawatomi Nation government. All dates, deadlines, candidate filings, and election procedures are subject to change. Citizens are encouraged to verify all official election information through the CPN Election Committee at https://www.potawatomi.org/government/elections/ or by contacting elections@potawatomi.org.
2026 Election Committee:
David Bourbonnais (Chairman), Morgan Bourbonnais, Trey Delonais, Rodney Kitchen, Julie Floyd