Native Bidaské: Jonathan Nez Discusses His Run for Congress in Arizona’s 2nd District

Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez joins Native Bidaské to discuss his campaign for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District and his bid to become one of the few Native Americans serving in Congress.

In this interview, Nez talks with Native News Online publisher Levi Rickert about the issues shaping the 2026 election, including tribal sovereignty, federal funding, healthcare, economic development, Native voter turnout, and grassroots organizing across Arizona.

As the former leader of the Navajo Nation, Nez shares what he’s hearing from voters throughout the district, how his campaign is building momentum ahead of the general election, and why Native American political participation could play a critical role in determining the outcome.

The conversation also explores the significance of the United States’ 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and what this historic milestone means from an Indigenous perspective.

Topics discussed:
• Jonathan Nez’s campaign for Congress
• Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District race
• Native American voter mobilization
• Tribal sovereignty and federal policy
• Grassroots organizing in Indian Country
• Indigenous representation in Congress
• The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
• The future of Native political leadership

📅 Air Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 12 PM ET
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