{"id":38061,"date":"2024-11-13T15:07:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T20:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedresourceconnection.org\/cannon-ball-nd-58528\/star-comes-out-wins-second-term-for-ost-presidency\/"},"modified":"2024-11-13T15:07:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T20:07:32","slug":"star-comes-out-wins-second-term-for-ost-presidency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitedresourceconnection.org\/cannon-ball-nd-58528\/star-comes-out-wins-second-term-for-ost-presidency\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Comes Out wins second term for OST Presidency"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2022 Inaugeration Ceremony for newly elected Oglala SiouxTribal President Frank Star Comes Out with members of the Tokala Kit-Fox Society. (Photo by Ernestine Anunkasan Hopa)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

PINE RIDGE \u2013 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\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Following is a summary of the Oglala Sioux Tribe 2024 General Election unofficial results.<\/p>\n

Presidential Race (Vote for 1): <\/p>\n

\u2022 Frank Star Comes Out: 1895 votes (57.83%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Tyler Yellow Boy: 1382 votes (42.17%) <\/p>\n

Vice-Presidential Race (Vote for 1): <\/p>\n

\u2022 Alicia Mousseau: 1686 votes (56.39%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Joseph Walks Underground: 1304 votes (43.61%) <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Pine Ridge District (Vote for 3): <\/p>\n

\u2022 Derek Janis \u2013 201 votes (13.88%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Richard Greenwald, Sr. \u2013 293 votes (20.23%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Julian Spotted Bear \u2013 243 votes (16.78%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Lessanes \u201cDaus\u201d Rabbit \u2013 199 votes (13.74%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Ella John Carlow \u2013 244 votes (16.85%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 George Dreamer Jr. \u2013 268 votes (18.51%) <\/p>\n

Eagle Nest District (Vote for 2): <\/p>\n

\u2022 Duane Yellow Hawk \u2013 94 votes (19.42%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Blaine Little Thunder \u2013 121 votes (25.00%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Ronald \u201cBeef\u201d Randall \u2013 153 votes (31.63%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 James \u201cJim\u201d Meeks \u2013 116 votes (23.97%) <\/p>\n

Pass Creek District (Vote for 1): <\/p>\n

\u2022 Latrell Plenty Arrows \u2013 87 votes (25.22%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 James Cross \u2013 122 votes (35.36%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Anna Halverson \u2013 86 votes (24.93%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Carl Janis \u2013 50 votes (14.48%) <\/p>\n

Medicine Root District (Vote for 2): <\/p>\n

\u2022 Beau Little Whiteman \u2013 245 votes (52.02%)( <\/p>\n

\u2022 Austin Watkins Sr. \u2013 226 votes (47.98%) <\/p>\n

Oglala-Whiteclay District (Vote for 2): <\/p>\n

\u2022 Lyle Weston \u2013 206 votes (24.76%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Troy Little \u2013 299 votes (35.94%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Wendell Yougman Jr. \u2013 151 votes (18.15)% <\/p>\n

\u2022 Valerie Janis \u2013 176 votes (21.15%) <\/p>\n

Porcupine District (Vote for 2): <\/p>\n

\u2022 Margaret Ross \u2013 186 votes (25.73%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 David \u201cDavey\u201d Pourier \u2013 193 votes (26.69%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Phillip Good Crow \u2013 112 votes (15.49) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Tyler Lunderman \u2013 232 votes (32.09 %) <\/p>\n

Wakpamni District (Vote for 3): <\/p>\n

\u2022 Jacqueline \u201cJackie\u201d Siers \u2013 320 votes (21.92%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Michael Carlow, Sr. \u2013 224 votes (15.34%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Jane Little Hawk-Rodriguez \u2013 200 votes (13.70%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Sonia Little Hawk-Weston \u2013 233 votes (15.96%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Donroy \u201cCubby\u201d Ghost Bear \u2013 292 votes (20.00%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Reno L. Red Cloud \u2013 191 votes (13.08%) <\/p>\n

Wounded Knee District (Vote for 2): <\/p>\n

\u2022 David A. Kelly \u2013 159 votes (25.52%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 John Steele Sr. \u2013 116 votes (18.62%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Kevin Yellow Bird- Steele \u2013 157 votes (25.20%) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Garfield Steele \u2013 191 votes (30.66%) <\/p>\n

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2022 Inaugeration Ceremony for newly elected Oglala SiouxTribal President Frank Star Comes Out with members of the Tokala Kit-Fox Society. (Photo by Ernestine Anunkasan Hopa) PINE RIDGE \u2013 The Oglala Sioux Tribe concluded its 2024 General Election on November 5th, with a decisive victory for Frank Star Comes Out in <\/p>\n

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