Jennifer D. Benally
Appearance
Jennifer D. Benally | |
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Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
In office January 5, 2015 – January 9, 2017 Serving with Albert Hale | |
Preceded by | Jamescita Peshlakai |
Succeeded by | Wenona Benally |
Judge of the Kayenta Judicial Court | |
In office 1998–2014 | |
Appointed by | Navajo Nation Council |
Succeeded by | Malcolm P. Begay |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Tuba City, Arizona |
Alma mater | Northern Arizona University |
Jennifer D. Benally was a state representative from Arizona, representing the 7th district. A member of the Democratic Party, Benally was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2015. Benally did not seek reelection in 2016.
Early life and education
Benally is Zuni Edgewater Clan born for Tangle Root Clan. She earned her degree from Northern Arizona University and served as a Navajo Nation police officer from 1982-1990. Benally become a Tuba City Prosecutor in 1992. After six years as a prosecutor, Benally became a district court judge for the Navajo Nation.[1]
Elections
- 2014 Benally and Albert Hale defeated Joshua Lavar Butler in the Democratic primary. Hale and Benally were unopposed in the general election.[2]
References
- ^ http://navajotimes.com/politics/2014/0814/080714benally.php
- ^ "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2014 General Election November 4, 2014" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 9. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
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- Living people
- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians
- 21st-century Native Americans
- Arizona Democrats
- Members of the Arizona House of Representatives
- Native American state legislators in Arizona
- Native American women in politics
- Navajo judges
- Northern Arizona University alumni
- People from Coconino County, Arizona
- Women state legislators in Arizona