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.