Jennifer D. Benally

Jennifer D. Benally
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 7th district
In office
January 5, 2015 – January 9, 2017
Serving with Albert Hale
Preceded by Jamescita Peshlakai
Succeeded by Wenona Benally
Judge of the Kayenta Judicial Court
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 was 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

  1. ↑ http://navajotimes.com/politics/2014/0814/080714benally.php
  2. ↑ "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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