United Indian Health Services, Incorporated (UIHS) is pleased to announce their 2026 General Election Day as Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The General Election is Vote-by-Mail only
2026 General Election Day – Wednesday, June 10, 2026 for these areas:
Area 2: In and around Orick, Trinidad, McKinleyville, and Blue Lake – Seeking a Primary Delegate
and an Alternate Delegate for a (3) three-year term (June 2026 – June 2029)
Area 4: In and around Hoopa and Willow Creek – Seeking a Primary Delegate and an Alternate
Delegate for a (3) three-year term (June 2026 – June 2029)
Area 5: In and around Weitchpec, Johnsons, and Orleans – Seeking an Alternate Delegate to fill the
remaining (1) one-year term of a (3) three-year term (June 2026 – June 2027)
You may register to vote at any UIHS clinic site, if you meet the following criteria:
- You are an American Indian eligible for services at UIHS and are registered as
an Eligible Indian Beneficiary - You are eighteen years of age or older at the time of the election
- You reside in the voting area from which you will vote
- You have completed a Voter Registration Form
Candidacy Statements
Area 2 – Paula “Pimm” Tripp-Allen
Aiyukii / Aiy-ye-Kwee
My name is Paula “Pimm” Tripp-Allen (Karuk/Yurok) and I am humbly asking for your vote to serve as your community elected representative to the UIHS Board of Directors for Area 2, which includes all areas north of the Mad River to the Del Norte County line. I am a wife, mother, grandmother and auntie to our cultural community, and I also serve as a ceremonial lead for the Karuk Women’s Camp for our Brushdance and Flower Dance ceremonies. I was born and raised participating both in the cultural traditions of our Karuk and Yurok Peoples, and was also raised as an active member of our community and have worked in Tribal Health, Tribal Education and Cultural Arts Management for over 20 years. I am a 3rd generation UIHS Board Member, following in the steps of both my grandmothers and my mother. I feel blessed to have served on the Board as a young woman in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s where I had the opportunity to learn from the example of many of the elders and UIHS Board Members who had been doing this work for decades. I have enjoyed being back on the Board at UHS and would like the opportunity to continue to serve my community in this way. I believe in our mission to work together to achieve wellness through services that reflect the values of our community and will continue to work towards that if I am elected. Yootva / Wokhlew
Area 4 – Laura Borden
Hi my name is Laura Borden and l am running for board at United Indian Health Services.
I am asking for your vote.
To be a representative for the next three years.
I have been a board member for the past 13 years. We have done some wonderful things at the clinic and made a lot of progress and I would like to continue working to make more progress.
We have made wonderful improvements and expansions.
I would appreciate your vote
If you have any questions, please contact me 707 496 4274 or
email lborden4274@gmail.com
Thank you
Area 5 – Bob E. Borden
Hi
I’m Bob (Huna) Borden
I am asking for you support and Vote for UIHS Board. I grew up a clinic brat. My mom (Laura Ann Borden )was a CHR when I was born, raised by van patients. Later Slept under the desks in the dental office as my mom was a Dental Assistant.
I have been a member of this community most of my life.
I can home to Notchko at 3 days old. I have since then built my home on Brushy Prairie at Notchko. Spent every summer and holidays with my grandparents Buster & Betty Owen, Sid and John Amos. Climbed all the mountains and fished our river and creeks.
I am a retired contractor, l enjoy making improvements on my place and spending time with my grandchildren. Please take the time to vote for me.
Thank you
Bob (Huna) Borden
Area 5 – Annelia Norris
Nek New Annelia Norris. I am a member of the Yurok Tribe, and have lived in the upriver area for the greater part of my life. I have a great love for our Native communities and for the land in which we exist.I believe I will be a strong advocate for the upriver community as I understand the challenges we face accessing health care in a rural area. I also understand the strengths of our community, and hope to help find solutions to our health care that reflect the specific needs of our community, that also align with the mission and values of UIHS. I have experience serving on several different boards throughout my life including the KTJUSD school board, and currently the California Indian Environmental Alliance. I have a BFA from the University of Oregon and have a wide range of work experience in the systems including Food Sovereignty, education, health and human services, and domestic violence. I hold strong values in our culture and believe our health and well being is directly related to the health and well being of the land and water. Thank you for your consideration.
| JUNE 10 | GENERAL ELECTION |
|---|---|
| February 4 | Publication of General Election Notice |
| February 6 | Publication of Declaration of candidacy packets |
| March 11 |
Declaration of Candidacy Packets Due; Must Be Dispatched by Certified Mail to the Arcata Post Office at the Address Listed Below and Postmarked by the deadline of March 11 or may be hand delivered to Potawot Health Village Administration Front Office prior to the Close of Business on March 11. UIHS Elections Committee PO BOX 4238 Arcata, CA 95518 |
| April 10 | Publication of the List of Certified Candidates |
| April 17 | Voter Registration Deadline |
| May 8 | Vote-By-Mail Ballots are Mailed to Registered Voters |
| May 12 | Publication of Sample Ballots |
| May 28 | Last Day to Issue Replacement Ballots |
| June 10 |
General Election Day Ballots must be received by the post office when collected at 12:00pm Election Ballots Must be Mailed to: UIHS Elections Committee PO BOX 1195 Arcata, CA 95518 |
| June 10 | Tabulation of ballots begins at 12:00pm |
| June 11 | Unofficial Tabulation Notification |
| June 16 | Last day to file a written challenge to the election (3 working days post-election) |
| June 25 | Appeals committee meets to resolve any filed written challenges (if filed) |
| June 26 | Certification of Election Results (If a written challenge has not been filed) |
| July 7 | New board of directors are installed (If a written challenge has not been filed) |
Board Elections
The Board of Directors plays a pivotal role in steering UIHS’s strategic direction, ensuring that the services provided are culturally sensitive, accessible, and of high quality. Board members are instrumental in:
- Oversight: Ensuring that UIHS’s operations remain transparent and accountable.
- Advocacy: Representing community interests in broader healthcare discussions.
- Policy Development: Formulating policies that align with the unique needs of the Native populations served.
Being a UIHS Board Member
A United Indian Health Services, Inc. (UIHS) Board Member is responsible for guiding the organization’s mission, ensuring quality healthcare for Native communities. They attend meetings, review policies, oversee finances, and advocate for improved services. Board members must engage with tribal communities, uphold transparency, and ensure cultural relevance in healthcare programs. Commitment to ethical leadership, strategic planning, and public service is essential to shaping UIHS’s future and maintaining its long-term success.