2006 Navajo Nation presidential election

The Navajo Nation Presidential elections took place on November 7, 2006. Primary elections took place on August 8, 2006. Incumbent President Joe Shirley Jr. was re-elected, defeating 11 candidates, including former New Mexico State senator Lynda Lovejoy.

2006 Navajo Nation Election
6 November 2006
 
Nominee Joe Shirley Jr. Lynda Lovejoy
Running mate Ben Shelly Walter Phelps
Popular vote 34,813 30,213
Percentage 54% 46%
Home Town Chinle Crownpoint
Chapters Carried 75 0
Presidential election results map. Red denotes Agencies won by Lovejoy/Phelps, Blue denotes those won by Shirley/Shelly.
President before election

Joe Shirley Jr.

 President

Joe Shirley Jr.

Background
  • Navajo Nation
  • Navajo Nation Council
Presidential elections
Presidents and Vice Presidents
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