2026 Tribal Council Election

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Notice of Election

Public Caucus

If you wish to nominate someone to be a candidate to run in the 2026 Election to fill any vacant position, you must be present at the Public Caucus to be held at the Philip Starr Building in the Cougar Room on October 14, 2025 at 6pm. Nominations can only be made by those present at the Public Caucus. No person may nominate more than one person. Sign-In & Doors Close at 6pm.

Mailed Absentee Ballots

If for any reason you would like to vote by mailed absentee ballot, you should request an absentee ballot from the Election Administrator no later than the third Monday of November which is November 17, 2025. Completed mailed absentee ballots must be received at the Election Post Office, PO Box 1697, Auburn, WA 98071-1697 by January 16, 2026.

Election Day

On the third Monday of January (January 19, 2026) there will be an election to fill three (3) Tribal Council positions. The election will be held at the Philip Starr Building in the Cougar Room from 8am – 8pm.

Important Dates

Oct

14

Public Caucus

October 14, 2025 at 6pm
Cougar Room, Philip Starr Building
Sign-In and Doors Close at 6pm

Candidate nominations can only be made by those present at the public caucus. No person may nominate more than one person.

Jan

16

Absentee Ballot Deadline

Absentee Ballots must be received by January 16, 2025 by mail:
Elections Administrator
PO Box 1697, Auburn, WA 98071-1697 

JAN

19

Election Day

January 19, 2025 from 8am – 8pm
Cougar Room, Philip Starr Building

Muckleshoot Tribal Council Candidates

Micah McDaniel Sr.
Henry Miller
John (JC) Byars
Janice Hannigan Moses
Valerie Bellack
Sharon Hamilton
Amelia Starr
Jacqueline (Jackie) Starr
Hailey Joe
Mike Jerry Sr.
Jaison Elkins
John Daniels Jr.
Madrienne White

Muckleshoot Voter Guide

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Candidates & Measures Supported by Muckleshoot Tribal Council

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Candidates & Measures Opposed by Muckleshoot Tribal Council

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Information About All Candidates & Measures

King County — Visit the King County Elections website to learn more about all candidates and measures on the 2024 General Election ballot:

Pierce County — View the Pierce County Elections Voters’ Pamphlet to learn more about all candidates and measures on the 2024 General Election ballot.

Muckleshoot Elections Contact

Lonna Swanson, Elections Administrator

Muckleshoot Elections Administrator
PO Box 1697, Auburn, WA 98071-1697