Candidates

Candidate Guide to Campaign Finances

Filing Dates

Chief and Assistant Chief

• November 3rd - 7th
• November 10th
• November 11th - Osage Nation Closed
• November 12th & 13th

Congress

• January 20th - 23rd
• January 26th - 29th

How to File

1. Establish a separate bank account for campaign purposes only in the name of the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
2. From the campaign account, have a cashier's check or money order made payable to Osage Nation Elections for the filing fee.  
3. On the day of filing, bring to the Wahzhazhe Elections Office:
   • Proof of Osage membership
   • Government-issued photo ID
   • Proof of campaign bank account that shows the name and number of the account
   • Cashier's check or money order for the filing fee
   • Filing forms
     • Declaration of Candidacy (Required to be signed in front of a Wahzhazhe Elections notary.)
     • Campaign Manager or Committee Authorization
     • Voter Registry Request 

Filing Fees

Chief  $500

Assistant Chief $400

Congress $300

Required Qualifications

Chief and Assistant Chief

• Be an enrolled member of the Osage Nation
• Be at least thirty-five (35) years of age on the date of the election
• Have never been convicted of a felony

Congress

• Be an enrolled member of the Osage Nation
• Be at least twenty-five (25) years of age on the date of the election
• Have never been convicted of a felony