Poarch Creek Indians Elect New Chairman

June 8, 2014

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians elected their first female chair in history Saturday.

Stephanie Bryan won the position with 782 votes, defeating Robert McGhee with 605.  Buford Rolin had held the seat since 2006, and Bryan serves as vice chairman.  Incumbents Arthur Mothershed and Garvis Sells were re-elected to their Tribal County seats, defeating several challengers.

Certified results were as follows:

Tribal Chairman

  • Stephanie A. Bryan 782
  • Robert “Robbie” McGhee 605
  • Write -in 1

At Large

  • Arthur Mothershed 880
  • Garvis E. Sells 803
  • Charlotte Meckel 316
  • Carolyn M. White 256
  • William “Billy” Bailey 242
  • Dewitt Carter 173
  • Rodney Exum (write-in) 44
  • Other write -in 1

There were a total of 1,394 General Council Members who voted in the Tribal Election held Saturday. There were 259 absentee ballots cast, 550 walk-in ballots counted and 585 votes that were cast in person.

Pictured: Certified Poarch Band of Creek Indian election results from Saturday. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News