MUCKLESHOOT MESSENGER

January 2026

Vol. XXVII, No. 1
Muckleshoot indian reservation, wash.
January 2026

2026 Tribal Council Election Results

On Jan. 19, the 2026 Muckleshoot Indian Tribe held its annual elections with the winning results as follows:

  • Virginia Cross: 408
  • Jessica Garcia: 369
  • Elieen Richardson: 311

Thank you to all who participated in this year’s election.

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The Muckleshoot Messenger is a Tribal publication created by the Muckleshoot Office of Media Services. Tribal community members and Tribal employees are welcome to submit items to the newspaper such as news, calendar items, photos, poems, and artwork.


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