Race to lead Oklahoma tribe was contentious
(AP) - In a close election that ran overnight, the Cherokee Nation elected a new principal chief today, with final results posted on the tribe's website showing longtime councilman Bill John Baker defeating three-term incumbent Chad Smith by 11 votes. More than 15,000 votes were cast, and the margin between the men had been fewer than 30 since late yesterday. Smith vowed a ballot review: "When you have 11 votes out of 15,000, you want to ensure that the count is affirmed," he said. More»
