Darwin Williams elected chair of Three Affiliated Tribes

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 06:21 · Archive

Darwin D. Williams has been elected chair of the Three Affiliated Tribes, defeating challenger Fred Fox with 57% of the vote according to unofficial results. The tribe will count absentee and challenge votes before certifying the results.

Williams, who grew up on the Fort Berthold Reservation and attended school in the New Town area, later worked in the petroleum industry before returning to his community. He replaces Mark Fox, who served as chair since 2014 and chose not to seek reelection. Williams will now lead the tribe of approximately 17,000 enrolled members, both on and off the Fort Berthold Reservation.

During his campaign, Williams pledged to conduct an audit of the tribe's finances, saying 'When there's no truth, there's no trust.' Fox, the other candidate, is a lifelong reservation resident and Navy veteran who has represented White Shield on the tribe's business council since 2012. He had emphasised financial transparency and economic independence, along with housing and healthcare access.

Williams will face significant challenges as chair, including an ongoing legal dispute with the state of North Dakota over mineral rights under the Missouri River bed and oversight of the tribe's investments, including real estate purchased in Las Vegas.

How it is being reported

• Darwin Williams elected new MHA chairmanMHA Nation has a new leader. Darwin (David) Williams has been elected the MHA tribal chairman.KXNET · 4 Nov, 05:55
• Darwin D. Williams elected next chair of the MHA NationVoters with the Three Affiliated Tribes have elected Darwin D. Williams as their next chair, unofficial results show.Kfyrtv · 4 Nov, 01:32
• Meet the candidates for chair of the MHA NationNew leadership will be taking over the Three Affiliated Tribes following this election.Kfyrtv · 2 Nov, 22:48

In this story: Darwin D. Williams · Fred Fox · Mark Fox · Three Affiliated Tribes · Fort Berthold Reservation · North Dakota

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