2022 Navajo Nation presidential election explained

Election Name:2022 Navajo Nation presidential election
Country:Navajo Nation
Flag Image:Navajo flag.svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Navajo Nation presidential election
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Navajo Nation presidential election
Next Year:2026
Election Date:August 2, 2022 (Primary)
November 8, 2022 (Run off)
1Blank:Primary election
2Blank:General election
Image1:Buu Nygren, 2023.jpg
Candidate1:Buu Nygren
Color1:c0c0c0
Running Mate1:Richelle Montoya
1Data1:12,878
27.1%
2Data1:34,890
52.68%
Color2:c0c0c0
Candidate2:Jonathan Nez
Running Mate2:Chad Abeyta
1Data2:17,073
35.9%
2Data2:31,339
47.32%
Image4:Justin Jones at Navajo Nation presidential forum (cropped).jpg
Color4:c0c0c0
Candidate4:Justin Jones
1Data4:8,765
18.9%
Image5:Ethel Branch Confirmation Hearing (cropped).jpg
Candidate5:Ethel Branch
1Data5:3,857
8.1%
Color5:c0c0c0
President and Vice President
Before Election:Jonathan Nez
Myron Lizer
After Election:Buu Nygren
Richelle Montoya
Turnout:53.03%
Map Size:300px

The 2022 Navajo Nation presidential election took place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, to elect the president and vice president of the Navajo Nation. The primary election was held on August 2. Incumbent president Jonathan Nez ran for reelection with attorney Chad Abeyta as his running mate. Incumbent Vice President Myron Lizer did not seek re-election, instead running for U.S. House in Arizona. Nez and Abeyta advanced to the general election, as did the challenging ticket of construction manager Buu Nygren and Torreon/Star Lake Chapter President Richelle Montoya. Nygren and Montoya won the general election by a 6-point margin, and Montoya became the Navajo Nation's first female vice president.[1] [2]

Candidates

Advanced to general election

Eliminated in primary

Results

General election

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 8 August 2022 . Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez announces new running mate .
  2. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/navajos-electing-next-leader-who-wields-influence-nationally/2022/11/08/162bd376-5f5d-11ed-a131-e900e4a6336b_story.html Navajos electing next leader who wield influence nationally
  3. Web site: Silversmith . Shondiin . 2022-08-03 . Navajo voters decide on Jonathan Nez, Buu Nygren as the top presidential candidates . 2022-08-24 . azmirror.com . Arizona Mirror.
  4. Web site: Nez Announces Chad Abeyta as Running Mate . 9 August 2022 .
  5. Web site: Election season in full swing on the Navajo Nation; five candidates announce run .
  6. Web site: Fonseca . Felicia . 2022-08-09 . Navajo presidential hopefuls select running mates from NM . 2022-08-24 . AP News . en.
  7. Web site: Redfeather-Benally replaces Dineh Benally on farm board . 5 November 2020 .
  8. Web site: Traditional background shaped Cody's life . 7 July 2022 .
  9. Web site: Davis says Nation needs a female prez . 9 June 2022 .
  10. Web site: Ellison makes 2nd try at highest office . 7 July 2022 .
  11. Web site: Pres . Associated . August 2022 . Jonathan Nez, Buu Nygren Advance in Navajo Presidential Race .

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