Jonathan Nez

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Jonathan Nez
Nez in 2021
9th President of the Navajo Nation
In office January 15, 2019 – January 10, 2023
Vice President	Myron Lizer
Preceded by	Russell Begaye
Succeeded by	Buu Nygren
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	(1975-05-26) May 26, 1975 (age 51) Tuba City, Arizona, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Phefelia Herbert
Education	Northland Pioneer College Northern Arizona University (BS, MPA)

Jonathan Michael Nez (born May 26, 1975) is a Navajo politician who was the ninth president of the Navajo Nation from 2019 to 2023. He was vice president and as a delegate to the Navajo Nation Council.

At 43 years of age, Nez is the youngest person to have ever been elected President of the Navajo Nation.

On October 16, 2023, Nez announced his candidacy for Arizona's 2nd congressional district, which was held by Republican Eli Crane. Crane beat Nez in the general election, 54% to 46%.

On July 22, 2025, Nez announced that he would run again for the 2nd congressional district in the 2026 election.

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