Democracy in Zuni

This picture is a "vote here" sign. I choose this because to me, it is showing how our tribal government uses a system of picking and replacing the old government with new people through free and fair elections.

By Eliana Lowsayatee from Zuni High School in New Mexico

This is a vote here banner outside of the Zuni Tribal Building, Zuni, NM. This sign is influencing our community members to vote for a new governor and other elected officials. This also shows that our community is free to vote for whoever they think will be the right fit for the job.  

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