Tune in this Friday as Native News Online editor and publisher Levi Rickert and political editor Neely Bardwell interview Jonathan NezDemocratic congressional candidate for Arizona’s 2nd congressional district.
Nez, who was president of the Navajo Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic, won the Democratic nomination for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He faces first-term incumbent Rep. Eli Crane in the general elections on November 5, 2024.
With a distinguished tenure as former president of the Navajo Nation, he has a proven track record of leadership and advocacy on issues critical to tribal communities.
Residing in Flagstaff with his family, he embodies the values of Arizona’s diverse communities. Nez intimately understands the unique challenges rural communities face. Leveraging relationships established in Washington, he is committed to overcoming bureaucratic obstacles and channeling vital resources back to his constituents.
With deep roots in the Navajo Nation, Nez’s commitment to public service began early, marked by roles as vice president of the Shonto Chapter and later serving on the Navajo Nation Council and County Board of Supervisors. During his tenure as Vice President and President of the Navajo Nation, he led his people through the COVID-19 crisis, spearheading improvements in health care, public safety and infrastructure.
Nez will discuss his decision to run for Congress, his thoughts on the Biden-Harris administration, and how he thinks he can defeat the incumbent congressman.
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