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Native American women made history in tribal, state and federal elections
The wins reflect a broader surge in Indigenous political participation, with 225 Native candidates running across 30 states, officials and advocates said.
- Native American women achieved historic milestones on Election Day, with Crystalyne Curley elected the first woman president of the Navajo Nation, Peggy Flanagan becoming the first Native American woman elected to the U.S. Senate, and Deb Haaland winning New Mexico's governorship.
- Indigenous political participation surged during this record-breaking election, with the number of candidates contesting primary elections increasing by nearly 400 per cent compared to 2016, and 225 Indigenous candidates running across 30 U.S. states.
- Minnesota's senator-elect Peggy Flanagan promised to challenge the Trump administration on immigration, declaring, "We will rip ICE apart." New Mexico Governor-elect Deb Haaland pledged to make life more affordable and improve education outcomes.
- In the Navajo Nation, Curley narrowly defeated attorney Justin Jones according to unofficial results and plans to transition the tribe away from coal development when she takes office in January.
- Meanwhile, Alaska's Senate race remains unsettled, with Democrat Mary Peltola leading by fewer than 1,000 votes on Thursday. President Donald Trump has demanded election officials declare his Republican opponent the winner despite votes still being counted.
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Native American women made history in tribal, state and federal elections
Native American women earned historic wins in Tuesday's elections. Crystalyne Curley made history as the first woman elected to the Navajo Nation presidency.
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