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States Native voters, which traditionally leaned Democrat, had low turnout in the midterm elections

Hageman replaces Liz Cheney, who she defeated in the Republican primary

Incumbent Jonathan Nez is seeking a second term as president while Buu Van Nygren seeks his first term as an elected official ever #NativeVote22

Candidates are running for everything from school board to the U.S. Senate with a handful of potential firsts #NativeVote22

About 70 percent of Native people in the US live in urban areas and some of the largest populations are cities in the West #NativeVote22

The record high number includes five who will be serving Justice of the Peace terms #NativeVote22

#NativeVote22 is bringing Indigenous people to the polls

Reasons for Indigenous non-participation in elections range from cultural and language barriers to socioeconomic realities and geographical challenges #NativeVote22

Millions of dollars are at stake on Nov. 8th when South Dakota voters weigh in on Amendment D, a ballot measure to expand Medicaid. South Dakota is only one of 12 states that limit the public insurance program and Native people in the state make up 30 percent of the state’s uninsured. That means patients would receive medical services that are not covered by the Indian Health Service.

Navajo Nation presidential candidates make their pitch to Phoenix-area Diné voters #NativeVote2022