White Earth winning candidates: Michael “Mike” LaRoque, Eugene Sommers and Henry George Fox. (Photo via Gary W. Padrta)
WHITE EARTH (KDLM) – The White Earth Reservation held their general election, Tuesday.
Michael “Mike” LaRoque defeated Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts, 876 to 821, for Secretary-Treasurer. Henry George Fox edged incumbent Raymond J. Auginaush Sr., 194 to 168, for District I Representative, and Eugene Sommers topped Tara Mason, 389 to 282, for District II Representative.
All three positions are four-year terms. The election results are expected to be officially certified Wednesday afternoon.
Unofficial Results
Secretary-Treasurer
- Michael “Mike” LaRoque 876 51.62%
- Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts 821 48.38%
District I Representative
- Henry George Fox 194 53.59%
- Raymond J. Auginaush Sr. 168 46.41%
District II Representative
- Eugene Sommers 389 57.97%
- Tara Mason 282 42.03%
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