Kana:Takon and Kawehno:Ke By-Election Unofficial Results
Press Release
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) Chief Electoral Officer Cheryl Jacobs has released the “unofficial” results of the 2025 MCA By-Election held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, for the Districts of Kana:takon and Kawehno:ke.
The deadline to file an appeal with the Akwesasne Election Appeal Board and deliver any appeal to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police station is Thursday, December 18, 2025, no later than 5:00 pm.
The “unofficial” results are as follows:
For the position of two (2) Kana:takon District Chiefs, the candidates who received the highest number of votes are:
1. Teresa Oakes
2. Cody David
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KANA:TAKON CANDIDATES
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VOTES
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Cody David
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61
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Paul Francis
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49
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Kallen Martin
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18
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Leonard “Lenny” Oakes, Jr.
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9
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Teresa Oakes
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74
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TOTAL VOTES:
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211
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REJECTED BALLOTS
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3
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For the position of one (1) Kawehno:ke District Chief, the candidate who received the highest number of votes is:
1. Tom “Gulla” Thomas
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KAWEHNO:KE CANDIDATES
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VOTES
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Vanessa Adams
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86
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Bryan John Sharrow
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5
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Rosemary Square
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35
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Tom “Gulla” Thomas
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93
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TOTAL VOTES:
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219
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REJECTED BALLOTS
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4
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If you have any questions, please contact the Chief Electoral Officer at 613-575-2250 ext. 2126.
Prepared by the Chief Electoral Officer on Saturday, December 13, 2025
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