Star Comes Out wins second term for OST Presidency

PINE RIDGE – The Oglala Sioux Tribe concluded its 2024 General Election on November 5th, with a decisive victory for Frank Star Comes Out in the presidential race. Comes Out secured a commanding lead, garnering 1895 votes (57.83%) against his opponent, Tyler Yellow Boy, who received 1382 votes (42.17%). The margin of victory underscored a clear mandate for Star Comes Out’s leadership.

The race for Vice President was similarly close, though less dramatic. Alicia Mousseau edged out Joseph Walks Underground, securing 1686 votes (56.39%) to Walks Underground’s 1304 (43.61%). While Mousseau celebrated her win, the narrow margin hinted at the strong feelings within the tribe regarding the direction of her leadership.

Following is a summary of the Oglala Sioux Tribe 2024 General Election unofficial results.

Presidential Race (Vote for 1):

• Frank Star Comes Out: 1895 votes (57.83%)

• Tyler Yellow Boy: 1382 votes (42.17%)

Vice-Presidential Race (Vote for 1):

• Alicia Mousseau: 1686 votes (56.39%)

• Joseph Walks Underground: 1304 votes (43.61%)

Council Representative Races: The following are unofficial results that show the candidates and vote totals for each district. Multiple candidates were elected in some districts.

Pine Ridge District (Vote for 3):

• Derek Janis – 201 votes (13.88%)

• Richard Greenwald, Sr. – 293 votes (20.23%)

• Julian Spotted Bear – 243 votes (16.78%)

• Lessanes “Daus” Rabbit – 199 votes (13.74%)

• Ella John Carlow – 244 votes (16.85%)

• George Dreamer Jr. – 268 votes (18.51%)

Eagle Nest District (Vote for 2):

• Duane Yellow Hawk – 94 votes (19.42%)

• Blaine Little Thunder – 121 votes (25.00%)

• Ronald “Beef” Randall – 153 votes (31.63%)

• James “Jim” Meeks – 116 votes (23.97%)

Pass Creek District (Vote for 1):

• Latrell Plenty Arrows – 87 votes (25.22%)

• James Cross – 122 votes (35.36%)

• Anna Halverson – 86 votes (24.93%)

• Carl Janis – 50 votes (14.48%)

Medicine Root District (Vote for 2):

• Beau Little Whiteman – 245 votes (52.02%)(

• Austin Watkins Sr. – 226 votes (47.98%)

Oglala-Whiteclay District (Vote for 2):

• Lyle Weston – 206 votes (24.76%)

• Troy Little – 299 votes (35.94%)

• Wendell Yougman Jr. – 151 votes (18.15)%

• Valerie Janis – 176 votes (21.15%)

Porcupine District (Vote for 2):

• Margaret Ross – 186 votes (25.73%)

• David “Davey” Pourier – 193 votes (26.69%)

• Phillip Good Crow – 112 votes (15.49)

• Tyler Lunderman – 232 votes (32.09 %)

Wakpamni District (Vote for 3):

• Jacqueline “Jackie” Siers – 320 votes (21.92%)

• Michael Carlow, Sr. – 224 votes (15.34%)

• Jane Little Hawk-Rodriguez – 200 votes (13.70%)

• Sonia Little Hawk-Weston – 233 votes (15.96%)

• Donroy “Cubby” Ghost Bear – 292 votes (20.00%)

• Reno L. Red Cloud – 191 votes (13.08%)

Wounded Knee District (Vote for 2):

• David A. Kelly – 159 votes (25.52%)

• John Steele Sr. – 116 votes (18.62%)

• Kevin Yellow Bird- Steele – 157 votes (25.20%)

• Garfield Steele – 191 votes (30.66%)

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