Coverage dated November 6, 2026 to November 9, 2026
Native American women made history in tribal, state and federal elections
Headline from WHEC Rochester
Native American women earned historic wins in Tuesday's elections. Crystalyne Curley made history as the first woman elected to the Navajo Nation presidency. Peggy Flanagan became the first Native woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Former U.S.
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Navajo Nation voters made history this week by choosing their first woman president, handing Crystalyne Curley a groundbreaking victory — and a political fight before she even takes office. Why it matters: Curley's victory breaks a barrier in the Navajo Nation, where women hold deep cultural influen…
Native American women earned historic wins in Tuesday's elections. Crystalyne Curley made history as the first woman elected to the Navajo Nation presidency. Peggy Flanagan became the first Native woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Former U.S.
Crystalyne Curley was the first woman elected to the Navajo Nation presidency, Peggy Flanagan became the first Native woman elected to the U.S. Senate and Deb Haaland was the first Native woman elected governor of New Mexico.
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