Five Oklahoma Tribes to Endorse Joy Hofmeister for Governor

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Leaders from five of the largest tribes in Oklahoma are coming together on Tuesday for a press conference where they will announce their endorsement of Joy Hofmeister for Governor of Oklahoma.

The Cherokee, Chickasaw, Muscogee, Choctaw and Seminole Nations will make the announcement at the Petroleum Club Event Center in Oklahoma City.

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“As a gubernatorial candidate, Joy Hofmeister recognizes that we all want the same things: safe communities, a strong economy, a stable workforce, well-funded education, investments in our infrastructure, and a continued focus on health and wellness, family, and community. When it comes to working with the tribal nations in Oklahoma, she understands our sovereignty is not a partisan issue or a threat, but instead is a chance to forge new partnerships while strengthening those that already exist because Oklahomans thrive together when we all work together. This year’s Oklahoma gubernatorial election is the most important in generations for all Oklahomans, and that’s why leaders of the Five Tribes are endorsing Joy Hofmeister to be Oklahoma’s 29th Governor,” the Five Tribes leaders said.

The Cherokee, Chickasaw, Muscogee, Choctaw and Seminole Nations encompass more than 800,000 citizens across the country.(Picture Courtesy: Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation, Muscogee Nation, Seminole Nation)