The Colville Tribes had some very close races in the Colville Business Council general election June 24.

The poll votes and absentee votes were certified on Thursday.

In Nespelem Position 1 race, Rodney Cawston won over Ricky Gabriel, 392-285. Gabriel had been expelled from the council a week earlier by vote of the council on ethics grounds.

In Nespelem’s Position 2 race, longtime business Councilmember Andy Joseph Jr. won out over Charlene Bearcub, 375-305.

In the Inchelium Position 1 race, Joel Boyd won over Alan Hammond, 353-124. In the district’s Position 2 race, incumbent Elizabeth “Susie” Allen drew 252 votes to Marvin Kheel’s 228 votes.

In Keller District’s Position 1 race, Jack W. Ferguson won over John F. Stensgar, 127-78.

In the Omak District, Norma J. Sanchez captured the Position 1 seat by defeating Richard C. Tonasket, 421-194.

In Omak’s Position 2 race, Melissa Louis won a close contest over Russell W. Boyd, 312-301.

The business council is made up of 14 members, half coming up for election each year, and serve two-year terms.

The elected council members will be sworn in July 13.