Jonathan Nez
Jonathan Nez (born May 26, 1975) is a Navajo politician who served as the 9th President of the Navajo Nation from 2019 to 2023. He previously served as Vice President and as a Navajo Nation Council delegate.
Jonathan Nez | |
|---|---|
| 9th President of the Navajo Nation | |
| In office January 15, 2019 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Vice President | Myron Lizer |
| Preceded by | Russell Begaye |
| Succeeded by | Buu Nygren |
| 9th Vice President of the Navajo Nation | |
| In office May 12, 2015 – January 15, 2019 | |
| President | Russell Begaye |
| Preceded by | Rex Lee Jim |
| Succeeded by | Myron Lizer |
| Member of the Navajo Nation Council | |
| In office January 9, 2007 – May 12, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Brown |
| Succeeded by | Herman Daniels |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 26, 1975 Tuba City, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Phefelia Nez |
| Education | Northland Pioneer College Northern Arizona University (BS, MPA) |
Earlier in his career, Nez served as a council delegate representing Tsah Bii Kin, Navajo Mountain, Shonto, and Oljato Chapters. He is running for the Democratic nomination to challenge Eli Crane in 2024 to represent Arizona's 2nd congressional district.
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