Choctaw Nation District 5 Council Member Ron Perry Resigns

DURANT, Okla. (April 1, 2025) – Ron Perry, who represented District 5 of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) on the Tribal Council resigned his office April 1. The resignation took effect immediately.

Perry, who was first elected in 2011, was serving as secretary of the Tribal Council.

Because there was more than one year remaining in Perry’s term, the CNO Constitution calls for a special election to be held to fill his seat. The position will remain open until the election.

Timing of the special election has not yet been determined.

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 220,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 13,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. For more information about the Choctaw Nation, its culture, heritage and traditions, please go to https://www.choctawnation.com/.

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