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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
- Jonathan Nez, incumbent president (party affiliation: Democratic)[3]
- Chad Abeyta, attorney for the Navajo Nation Office of Legislative Counsel[4]
- Buu Nygren, former Navajo Engineering and Construction Authority chief commercial officer, husband of Arizona state representative Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren, and candidate for vice president in 2018 (party affiliation: Democratic)[3][5]
- Richelle Montoya, president of the Torreon/Star Lake Chapter[6]
Eliminated in primary
- Dineh Benally, former member of the San Juan Chapter Farm Board and candidate for president in 2018[7][8]
- Greg Bigman, chair of the Diné College Board of Regents[7]
- Ethel Branch, former attorney general of the Navajo Nation (2015–2019)[7]
- Kevin Cody, tribal employee, environmental science student, and candidate for president in 2018[7][9]
- Frankie Davis, activist and granddaughter of former Navajo Nation Councillor Mescalito Nelson[10]
- Frank Dayish, former vice president of the Navajo Nation (2003–2007)[7]
- Emily Ellison, family shelter director and candidate for president in 2018[7][11]
- Sandra Jeff, former New Mexico state representative (2009–2015) (party affiliation: Libertarian)[7]
- Justin Jones, attorney[7]
- Rosanna Jumbo-Fitch, president of the Chinle Chapter[7]
- Dolly Manson, educator[7]
- Earl Sombrero, Ts'ah Bii' Kin Chapter manager[7]
- Leslie Tsosie, scholar[7]
Results
Primary election
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Nez (incumbent) | 17,073 | 35.9% | |
| Buu Nygren | 12,878 | 27.1% | |
| Justin Jones | 8,765 | 18.9% | |
| Ethel Branch | 3,857 | 8.1% | |
| Greg Bigman | 1,198 | 2.5% | |
| Frank Dayish | 957 | 2.0% | |
| Dolly Manson | 763 | 1.6% | |
| Dineh Bennally | 656 | 1.4% | |
| Earl Sombrero | 352 | 0.7% | |
| Rosanna Jumbo-Fitch | 298 | 0.6% | |
| Sandra Jeff | 218 | 0.5% | |
| Frankie Davis | 163 | 0.3% | |
| Emily Ellison | 150 | 0.3% | |
| Leslie Tsosie | 83 | 0.2% | |
| Kevin Cody | 73 | 0.2% | |
| Total votes | 47,484 | 100.0% | |
General election
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buu Nygren Richelle Montoya |
34,568 | 52.7% | |
| Jonathan Nez (incumbent) Chad Abeyta |
31,069 | 47.3% | |
| Total votes | 65,637 | 100.0% | |
References
- ^ "Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez announces new running mate". August 8, 2022.
- ^ Navajos electing next leader who wield influence nationally The Washington Post (subscription required)
- ^ a b Silversmith, Shondiin (August 3, 2022). "Navajo voters decide on Jonathan Nez, Buu Nygren as the top presidential candidates". azmirror.com. Arizona Mirror. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ "Nez Announces Chad Abeyta as Running Mate". August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Election season in full swing on the Navajo Nation; five candidates announce run".
- ^ Fonseca, Felicia (August 9, 2022). "Navajo presidential hopefuls select running mates from NM". AP News. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Pres, Associated (August 2022). "Jonathan Nez, Buu Nygren Advance in Navajo Presidential Race".
- ^ "Redfeather-Benally replaces Dineh Benally on farm board". November 5, 2020.
- ^ "Traditional background shaped Cody's life". July 7, 2022.
- ^ "Davis says Nation needs a female prez". June 9, 2022.
- ^ "Ellison makes 2nd try at highest office". July 7, 2022.
- ^ UnOfficial Election Results [dead link]
- ^ UnOfficial Election Results
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