Jonathan Nez
Democratic · AZ
Jonathan Nez is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Arizona Congressional District 2, in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Where Jonathan Nez stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record), Public Infrastructure (2 records)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
On December 3, 2020, Jonathan Nez signed Executive Order No. 011-20 extending Navajo Nation limited government services during the COVID-19 response.
December 3, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndoh.navajo-nsn.gov · researched August 16, 2026
Signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency over COVID-19, closing Navajo Nation government offices and backing the closure of schools across the Nation (Executive Order 001-20).
March 13, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: navajo-nsn.gov · researched September 5, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Testified to a House Judiciary subcommittee asking Congress to widen the law that compensates people harmed by radiation, so that Navajo uranium workers and their families qualify.
March 24, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: congress.gov · researched September 5, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Signed the Navajo-Utah Water Rights Settlement Agreement with the Interior Secretary and Utah officials, securing recognition of the Nation's water rights in Utah and federal money for water infrastructure.
May 27, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: doi.gov · researched August 23, 2026
Testified to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights about how COVID-19 hit the Navajo Nation. He said many homes have no running water and asked for federal money for water systems, sanitation and hospitals.
July 17, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: usccr.gov · researched September 5, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
On December 3, 2020, Jonathan Nez signed Executive Order No. 011-20 extending Navajo Nation limited government services during the COVID-19 response.
December 3, 2020
Source: ndoh.navajo-nsn.gov · researched August 16, 2026
Used a line-item veto to strike parts of the Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act, the Council's framework for spending federal coronavirus relief money. The Speaker's office said the veto delayed the release of those funds (Resolution CMY-44-20).
May 30, 2020
Source: nhonews.com · researched September 5, 2026
On January 15, 2019, Jonathan Nez began his term as President of the Navajo Nation.
January 15, 2019
Source: congress.gov · researched August 16, 2026
Track record — Other records
Other records · 1 record
The Navajo Nation Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a complaint challenging whether he was qualified to run for president, finding he had no convictions he was required to disclose.
October 25, 2018
Source: navajotimes.com · researched September 5, 2026
Race Jonathan Nez is in:
- United States Representative, Congressional District 2 · November 3, 2026 · Congressional District 2 (119th Congress), Arizona
Profile last researched August 16, 2026.