Sioux Valley Dakota Nation has elected a new chief and council after vote counting, halted due to safety concerns, resumed Friday.

Jennifer Bone, who was chief of the community west of Brandon from 2018 to 2023, was again voted in as chief, defeating Vincent Tacan, her only rival.

Bone won 371 votes and Tacan won 212, according to results posted to social media following a vote count that stretched late into Friday night.

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The counting process in the election, which began Thursday, was abruptly halted Thursday night when the electoral officer stopped the process and left, citing safety concerns.

RCMP previously confirmed to CBC News police were called after a threat was made toward an election official. The allegation remains u

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