Sho-Ban Tribes Primary Election postponed to April 10

FORT HALL — Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Public Affairs press release said the Tribal Election Board postponed the Primary Election until Friday, April 10, 2020 be­cause of the public health pandemic.

The early voting scheduled March 25 is cancelled and postponed until further notice.

It reads, “tribal elec­tions are a vital part of tribal government and the Fort Hall Business Council wishes to exert the utmost efforts to con­tinue following necessary governmental functions but only if the proper precautions are made to minimize the exposure to the COVID-19 virus.”

The Tribal Election Board discussed develop­ing mail in ballots and drive-up voting to all registered tribal voters.

The May 29, 2020 General Election is as scheduled.

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