Quapaw Nation Releases Candidate FAQs for 2026 Annual Election

The Quapaw Nation has released candidate FAQ responses for individuals seeking elected office in the 2026 Annual Election. The documents provide voters and community members with an opportunity to learn more about each candidate’s background, priorities, and perspectives before casting their ballots.

Positions on the 2026 ballot include Chairperson, Secretary/Treasurer, and Business Committee Member. Candidate responses are published as submitted and are intended to help inform voters ahead of the election.

According to the Quapaw Nation Elections Department, candidate FAQ documents have not been edited except for basic formatting necessary for publication. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual candidates and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Quapaw Nation.

The Annual Election is scheduled for July 2026.

Candidates for Chairperson

• Jesse “Manz” McKibben

• Amy Panther-Kvistad

Candidates for Secretary/Treasurer

• Linda Valliere

• Virginia Mouse

Candidates for Business Committee Member

• Shawn Ellick

• Mary “Heather” Dismuke

• James E. Gilmore

• Geraldine “Jerri” Montgomery

• William “Bill” Griffin

Candidate FAQ documents and additional election resources are available on the Quapaw Nation Elections page:

• https://www.quapawtribe.com/92/Elections