Jonathan Nez
Jonathan Nez (born May 26, 1975) is the 9th and current president of the Navajo Nation. He was elected President of the Navajo Nation on November 6, 2018.
Jonathan Nez | |
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9th President of the Navajo Nation | |
Assumed office January 15, 2019 | |
Vice President | Myron Lizer |
Preceded by | Russell Begaye |
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 |
Personal details | |
Born | Tuba City, Arizona, U.S. | May 26, 1975
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Phefelia Herbert |
Education | Northland Pioneer College Northern Arizona University (BS, MPA) |
At 43 years of age, Nez is the youngest person to have ever been elected President of the Navajo Nation.[1]
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Vice President Nez with fitness expert Jake Steinfeld during a 2016 award ceremony