Wenona Benally
Wenona Benally is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives elected to represent District 7 in 2016. She previously ran for the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 1st congressional district.[1] Benally is a member of the Navajo Nation.[2]
Wenona Benally Baldenegro | |
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jennifer D. Benally |
| Succeeded by | Arlando Teller |
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| Born | Kayenta, Arizona |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Window Rock, Arizona |
| Alma mater | Harvard Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Campaign Website |
Elections
- 2016 Benally and Eric Descheenie were unopposed in the Democratic Primary and the general election.[3]
- 2012 Benally ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 1st District. She was defeated by former congresswomen Ann Kirkpatrick who went on to win the general election. Benally received 36.26% vote.[4]
References
- Biggers, Jeff; Www.jeffbiggers.com (19 October 2011). "AZ Game-Changer: Grijalva Endorses Wenona For CD 1 Race, Groundswell Backs Historic Candidacy And Grand Canyon Mining Ban". Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- "House Member: Wenona Benally". www.azleg.gov. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2016 General Election November 8, 2016" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-12-20. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2012 Primary Election August 28, 2012" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-11-12. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
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