Navajo Nation Election Results 2022
Navajo Nation Election Summary
The 2022 Navajo Nation Election was held on November 6th, 2022, with a total of 16,922 registered voters taking part. Navajo candidates ran for President, Vice President, and several Council seats. When the results were announced, Jonathan Nez and Myron Lizer were elected as President and Vice President of the Navajo Nation, respectively.
Jonathan Nez and Myron Lizer
The new President, Jonathan Nez, has served as the Vice President of the Navajo Nation since 2015. A committed public servant and advocate for Navajo rights, Nez is a strong leader who will continue to fight for the Navajo people. Myron Lizer is a long-time Navajo leader and public servant. He has served in the Navajo Nation Council for 12 years and was the Council's Speaker for the past three years.
Navajo Nation Council
The Navajo Nation Council is made up of 24 members who are elected every two years. The 2022 Navajo Nation Election saw a total of 20 Council seats up for grabs, with the candidates vying for positions in the Delegate, Chapter, and Community Councils. The results saw the following candidates elected:
- Delegates: Jonathan Hale, Kenneth Maryboy, and Katherine Benally
- Chapters: Jonathan Hale, Kenneth Maryboy, and Katherine Benally
- Community Councils: Jenny Notah, Verna Preston, and Eugene Littleman
Voter Turnout
The 2022 Navajo Nation Election saw a voter turnout of 16,922 registered voters, representing a 77.6% turnout rate. This is the highest voter turnout rate since the 2014 Navajo Nation Election. This high turnout rate is a testament to the dedication of the Navajo people to participate in their democratic process.
Navajo Nation Voter Accessibility
The Navajo Nation Election Board worked hard to ensure that all Navajo citizens had access to the election process. This included creating more polling stations on the Navajo Nation, as well as providing more resources to ensure that all citizens had easy access to information about the election. This effort paid off, as the Election Board reported that there were no major issues with accessibility or voting.
Navajo Nation Election Results
The results of the 2022 Navajo Nation Election saw Jonathan Nez and Myron Lizer elected as President and Vice President, respectively. The Navajo Nation Council saw 20 new members elected, with the Delegates, Chapters, and Community Councils seeing new representatives. The voter turnout rate of 77.6% is the highest since the 2014 election, a testament to the dedication of the Navajo people to participate in their democratic process.
Conclusion
The 2022 Navajo Nation Election was a great success, with a high voter turnout rate and a peaceful election process. The results saw Jonathan Nez and Myron Lizer elected as President and Vice President, and 20 new Council members elected. The Election Board worked hard to ensure that all Navajo citizens had access to the election process, and the results are a testament to their dedication and hard work.