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Jonathan Nez
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Former Navajo Nation President, Democrat running for Congress to flip Arizona's 2nd blue
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My name is Jonathan Nez. I’m the former President of the Navajo Nation.

Today, I am running for Congress to defeat MAGA Republican Eli Crane, flip Arizona’s 2nd blue, and take back the house.

Let’s win this.
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful holiday! Excited to watch our own NAU Lumberjacks Marching Band as they represent AZ in the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade!
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Eli Crane’s politics aren’t just extreme—they’re dangerous. He votes against health care, against food assistance, against emergency support, and against the needs of the people he’s supposed to represent. Arizona’s 2nd deserves better, and I intend to prove it.
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Arizona’s 2nd could determine control of the House—and with it, the direction of our country. This race is about affordable health care, economic security, and protecting our democracy. I’m running to deliver for families, not extremists looking for attention.
November 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
One in three people in our district relies on AHCCCS. Eli Crane voted to slash it without a second thought. I’ll fight to protect healthcare access because no family should lose care to satisfy partisan demands or extremist agendas.
November 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This is shameful, and I urge the Trump Administration to immediately reverse this decision. We need all eyes on missing and murdered Native American women and girls and their stories. oklahomawatch.org/2025/11/14/t...
Trump Administration Removes Report on Missing and Murdered Native Americans, Calling It DEI Content - Oklahoma Watch
The Trump administration removed a congressionally mandated report on missing and murdered Native Americans from the DOJ website, citing compliance with an executive order against DEI. Senators who ch...
oklahomawatch.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I grew up herding sheep on the Navajo Nation without electricity or running water. I know what it feels like to be overlooked by Washington. That’s why I’m running—to bring a voice to Congress that understands the struggles of rural families and fights for them every single day.
November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It was so great spending this weekend honoring veterans from across the district and learning about the issues that matter to them. In Congress, I will always fight for the veterans who put their lives on the line in service to our nation.
November 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
My family & I are in attendance tonight as the PHX Suns take on the Atlanta Hawks for their annual Originativ game celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Honored to join in recognizing the 22 Native American tribes of AZ and celebrating their rich history, culture, and contributions. Go Suns!
November 17, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I'm glad to see that Congresswoman Grijalva has officially been sworn into office. It took too long, and today is a long time coming. I look forward to working with the Congresswoman to support Arizonans across our state.
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Today we honor all who served.

Your courage, sacrifice, and steady resolve shaped the freedoms we carry forward today.

We’re grateful for every veteran who stood up, showed up, and carried the weight of duty so the rest of us could live in the light of their service.
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We were in Tuba City over the weekend supporting the Best Friends Animal Society during their animal care event. A great turnout and a wonderful reminder that our pets are our best friends! 🐶🐱 #BestFriendsAnimalSociety #TubaCity #AnimalCare
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy NAU Homecoming! Congratulations to the NAU Alumni Hall of Fame recipients honored last night. Great to see the Lumberjack pride continue at today’s game in the Walkup Skydome. Go Jacks! 💙💛 #NAUHomecoming #GoJacks
November 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
It was an honor to speak with 4th graders at Kinsey Inquiry and Discovery School about the importance of water and the need to ensure access for tribal communities and rural Arizona for generations to come. Thank you for having me! 💧🌎 #WaterIsLife #Arizona #Education
November 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Join us tomorrow at the Tuba City Chapter House!

Let's work together to support the Best Friends Animal Society!
November 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Happy Native American Heritage Month! This month let's come together and celebrate the vibrant culture and heritage of our Native American communities, especially those right here in Arizona!
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Affordable Care Act premiums are set to rise on average 114% for Americans across our nation, with some premiums rising 175%. Unacceptable is an understatement. Eli Crane won't protect your healthcare. I will. www.cnbc.com/2025/10/31/a...
Millions face 'huge sticker shock' when ACA open enrollment starts Nov. 1
Millions of households logging on to enroll in a health plan via the Affordable Care Act marketplace will see much higher premiums.
www.cnbc.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Thousands of rural Arizonans rely on SNAP benefits. More than half of the families in Apache and Gila get assistance. We cannot afford to allow funding to lapse. Our leaders in D.C. must do more to protect our communities. www.abc15.com/news/state/w...
Who receives SNAP in Arizona? Breaking down the numbers
The government shutdown is halting a critical federal food assistance program that serves 15% of Arizona’s residents, according to the latest state figures.
www.abc15.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I grew up in rural Arizona, on my family ranch with no running water or electricity.

My wife and I call this community home.

We deserve a representative who shows up, listens, and fights for us, not for DC party bosses.
October 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Eli Crane and House Republicans have worked just 20 days in the past four months. Meanwhile, thousands of Arizona families will soon be without SNAP and food assistance. We need leaders who will put partisanship aside and protect our people, and we need it now.
October 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Arizonans deserve better than this. In just five days they will lose SNAP access. We cannot let this happen. Congress must reopen the government now. thehill.com/homenews/hou...
thehill.com
October 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
My name is Jonathan Nez. I’m the former President of the Navajo Nation.

I have fought for rural Arizona my entire life. It is long past time we had someone fight for us in Washington.

Can you chip in today to help me flip this critical seat blue? secure.actblue.com/donate/nez-f...
Join me in supporting Jonathan Nez!
Chip in to help us make history in November!
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October 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We are nearing a point where Arizona families will lose access to SNAP and WIC benefits because of the government shutdown. This is wrong and cannot happen. We must protect the most vulnerable in society. www.azfamily.com/2025/10/07/s...
SNAP, WIC programs in Arizona at risk as government shutdown continues
The shutdown, which began on Wednesday, coincided with the start of a new fiscal year, meaning programs like WIC, which rely on annual infusions from the federal government, are nearly out of funds.
www.azfamily.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I was raised herding sheep on the Navajo Nation—without electricity or running water. I’m not in this for status. I’m in this to fight for the families Washington forgets.
October 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
My campaign is about representing every resident—Democrat, Republican, or Independent. Because the people of Arizona’s 2nd deserve a representative who will fight for them, not divide them.
October 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
What a day at the Western Navajo Parade! We are fired up and ready to take back Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. Let's win this, together.
October 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM