Politics

Jordon Begay, a Navajo Nation presidential candidate from Tonalea, Arizona, used a candidate forum to argue that the Nation must take ownership of its health care system, push Congress to loosen federal control over trust land and govern as one unit rather than three branches in conflict.

Alexander Chambers says the Navajo Nation does not need more authority to build its economy. It needs a president who can move faster.

Former Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer is running for the tribe’s highest office, saying the Navajo Nation needs “economic sovereignty” to create jobs, build infrastructure and replace declining federal support.

Buu Nygren says he delivered 90 percent of what he promised Navajo Nation voters in 2022. Now he wants four more years.

Crystalyne Curley, the first woman elected to lead the Navajo Nation Council, is running for president of the Navajo Nation.