‍Karuk Tribe Election Committee

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Karuk Tribe Election Committee is to establish policies and procedures for conducting fair and orderly elections and to ensure the secrecy and sanctity of the ballot. Thereby in doing so, preserving and protecting the best interest of the Karuk tribe in accordance with its constitution.

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REMINDERS TO KARUK MEMBERSHIP

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Karuk Tribe will conduct a General Election.

Polling places will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM at the following locations:‍

Happy Camp: Pithvuyram Center (Old Gym), 64236 Second Avenue
Yreka: Kahtishraam Wellness Center, 1403 Kahtishraam
Orleans: DNR Community Center, 39051 Highway 96.

TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:  you must be an enrolled member of the Karuk Tribe, who is eighteen years old, and has registered with the Karuk Tribe Election Committee (you may register to vote before the election or at the polling place on Election Day, you must bring a valid form of ID to register at the poll place).

SUBJECT MATTER OF ELECTION:

Orleans Member at Large                    TERM: November 2025 – November 2029

Yreka Member at Large                       TERM: November 2025 – November 2029

ABSENTEE BALLOTS: Absentee Ballots are scheduled to be mailed out no later than September 10, 2025, to registered absentee voters. The last day to request an absentee ballot is Tuesday, October 21, 2025, by 5 PM. Please submit your written requests for absentee ballots with a current return address if you would like to vote by mail. If you are already an absentee voter, it is your responsibility to make sure your address is up to date with the Enrollment Office to ensure you receive an absentee ballot.

It is highly recommended that absentee ballot requests be received by the Karuk Tribe Election Committee before the above due dates for those members who live outside the Aboriginal Territory due to the amount of time it takes for the mail to reach Happy Camp.  

Contact the Enrollment Office at (530)493-1600 ex: 2039 or email ccook@karuk.us to obtain required form(s).

Send Absentee Ballot Requests to:

Karuk Tribe
Election Committee
PO Box 815
Happy Camp, CA 96039

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To find CANDIDATE STATEMENTS please go the Karuk Election EVENT under the Events Page - https://www.karuk.us/events/general-election-for-karuk-tribal-council-orleans-and-yreka-member-at-large

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