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Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Reelects Chairman Marshall Pierite, Announces 2026 Tribal Council

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Reelects Chairman Marshall Pierite, Announces 2026 Tribal Council

The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana has announced the results of its April 5, 2026, tribal election, with Marshall Pierite reelected to a third term as chairman. Also elected to leadership positions were Shelbie Lyn Sampson as Secretary-Treasurer, while incumbent Bobby Pierite Sr. secured reelection to the Tribal Council. Harold Pierite Sr. was newly elected to…

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