The Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation chose their chief and band council in an election Thursday
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Incumbent P. J. Prosper was returned as chief, garnering 184 votes, while challenger Gerard Julian received 50.
All current members of band council were re-elected; Tma Francis, Kerry Prosper, Dolly Prosper, Anne Marie Paul and Judy Bernard-Julian. There was one additional seat on council in this election. The sixth member to join council is Jeremy Raymond Paul, who won after a draw. Paul was tied with 85 votes with Robert Pictou.