The Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council Tvlse and Okmulke districts will have a change of representation for their Seat B council seats. The runoff elections both ousted incumbent representatives.
Lucian Tiger III won the Tvlse Seat B election with 57.21% of the vote compared to incumbent Leonard Gouge, who received 42.79%.
In the Seat B Okmulke election, William Lowe received 52.19% of the vote compared to incumbent Harjo, Sr., who received 47.81%.
The results are unofficial until certified by the MCN Election Board on Friday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.
On Saturday evening Lowe thanked his supporters in a social media post. He shared, “Mvto for your support! I look forward to serving all citizens of the great Muscogee Nation.”
Harjo thanked his supporters and sent congratulations to Lowe. He shared,“I want to Thank everyone who came out to support me in the election, unfortunately, someone has to win and someone has to win. I have already sent my congratulations to my opponent. Was an honor to have been allowed to serve this Great Nation for the past four years. I send my prayers up, as we are faced with some difficult times ahead and I pray our creator watches over us to see us through, till we come to an end of all these matters. Mvtci once again for all the support.”
In a statement posted to social media, Leonard Gouge shared, “I want to say Mvto to all that has supported me during this election and for the past 4 years, it’s been great. Mvto”
As of press time, Tiger has not made a public comment.
Both Tiger and Lowe have served previously on the MCNNC. Tiger served on the council from 2014-2022, and served as speaker from 2016-2019. Lowe served on the council from 2020-2024, and was speaker in 2022 and 2024.
