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Odie Porter announces bid to become first woman president of the Seneca Nation
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SENECA NATION, N.Y. (WKBW) — Odie Porter, a Seneca Nation councilor, announced her candidacy Tuesday for president of the Seneca Nation, potentially becoming the first woman to hold the position.
"I just happen to be a woman running for president," Porter said.
WATCH: Odie Porter announces bid to become first woman president of the Seneca NationOdie Porter announces bid to become first woman president of the Seneca Nation"I'm a Seneca mother, and everyone that's voting in this caucus and in the election had a Seneca mother," Porter said.
One of the most pressing issues facing the Seneca Nation is the gaming compact between the nation and New York State.
I also think that this is something that could have been rolled out consultation with the Seneca Nation, consultation with the community, and also consultation with parents," Porter said.