Are you a registered Chickasaw voter?

Voting is a privilege, and civic responsibility as a Chickasaw citizen. Voting is a way to honor Chickasaw ancestors and take pride in the historic perseverance of the Chickasaw Nation. Your vote does count!

"We have a privilege, a duty and a responsibility," said Oklahoma Representative and former Chickasaw Legislator Lisa Billy. "We need to pass that heritage onto our children. As adults, it's our job to instill, within our children, that sense of pride and accomplishment and a sense of knowing that one vote really does make a difference."

Registering to vote in Chickasaw elections is an easy process. You can register online, send an email, send a letter or even call the election office.

Once a registered voter, tribal election ballots are mailed to voters during election periods. The process is easy! Voters simply receive the ballot in the mail, mark it, sign it and send it back in the provided envelope and no postage is necessary.

The last day to register to vote in this year's tribal elections is July 5.

Remember, your vote does make a difference!

For voter registration forms and more information on becoming a registered Chickasaw voter, visit www.Chickasaw.net/vote, call (888) 661-0137 or email rita.loder@chickasaw.net.

You may also visit the Chickasaw Nation Election Office located at 2015 Lonnie Abbott Industrial Boulevard, Ada, Okla., or send mail to P.O. Box 695, Ada, OK 74821.

If you or your family members have recently relocated, be sure to update your address. Your current address must be on file to receive a voting ballot during tribal election periods. To update your address, call (888) 661-0137 or email rita.loder@chickasaw.net.