Government
The Delaware Nation has 1440 enrolled members, of which 859 live in Oklahoma. Members must have a minimum blood quantum of 1/8 to join the tribe.
The Delaware Nation's tribal complex is located two miles north of Anadarko, Oklahoma on Highway 281. Their tribal jurisdictional area is located within Caddo County, Oklahoma. They operate their own housing authority and issue tribal vehicle tags.
The tribe's current administration is as follows.
- President: Kerry Holton
- Vice-President: C.J. Watkins
- Secretary: Leslie Taylor
- Treasurer: Clifford Peacock
- Councilmember: Bud Keechi.
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