
Your vote is your voice! In preparation of the 2026 Tribal Council Election, Muckleshoot Tribal members should familiarize themselves with the following important dates.
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.
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.
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.

1.5 million Chum Salmon fry took a twisting, turning waterslide out of rearing tanks at Muckleshoot's Keta Creek hatchery and splashed out to freedom in Crisp Creek and the Green River.

“The cleanup of the Duwamish River is an important step to removing sediment contamination and restoring the river for our culture and future generations.” - Muckleshoot Tribal Chairman Jaison Elkins

You can view all Christmas Party photos commissioned by the Tribe by photographer Danielle Wilcox on her portfolio site, linked here.

King County Executive Dow Constantine has appointed Muckleshoot Tribal Councilman Donny Stevenson to the Washington State Ballpark Public Facilities District (PFD) board of directors.
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