Chippewa Cree Tribe sues Montana county, alleging unfair election system

The Chippewa Cree Tribe and two Native American voters filed a lawsuit against Chouteau County and its board of commissioners, alleging the Montana county's election system dilutes the power of Native voters. Chouteau County commissioners serve staggered terms and are elected on an "at-large" basis, meaning all voters in the county elect commissioners, regardless of the districts…
Source: Red Lake Nation News