Jennifer D. Benally
| Jennifer D. Benally | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
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Assumed office January 5, 2015 Serving with Albert Hale | |
| Preceded by | Jaescita Peshlakai |
| Judge of the Kayenta Judicial Court | |
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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 is 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 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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