Navajo Nation Poised to Elect Crystalyne Curley as First Woman President

The Navajo Nation Just Elected Its First Woman President

The Navajo Nation isn't alone. The Seneca Nation of Indians also elected its first woman president this week.

The Navajo Nation is set to have its first woman president

Crystalyne Curley is set to become the first woman president of the Navajo Nation, the largest reservation by land mass in the country. Curley, who also held the distinction of being the first woman to serve as the Nation’s council speaker — the head of its legislative branch —when she was voted by council members […]

Navajo Nation elects its first woman president as political battles loom

The first Navajo woman president faces a drilling test.

Navajo Nation elects first female president; opponent says he won’t concede as only 1,115 votes separate the two

November 5, 2026 | “As a Diné woman, I’ve always been proud of who I am, but this moment was different,” said Berny Sandoval, who lives in Chinle, Ariz.

Crystalyne Curley wins election for Navajo Nation President

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Crystalyne Curley has secured her position as the next president of the Navajo Nation in a narrow race. Curley is the first woman ever to be elected to the position and is celebrating the victory with Vice President Christopher Deschene by her side. Unofficial results show the pair secured just over [...]

Navajo Nation poised to elect Crystalyne Curley as first woman president

A historic first hangs in the balance as unofficial results show Crystalyne Curley leading the Navajo Nation presidential race by just over 1,100 votes.