WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – With fewer than 12 days until Election Day, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said it’s critically important that the Diné people go to the polls and vote.
“Tí’, let’s vote,” President Nygren said. “We need our Diné people to mobilize themselves and cast their ballots during this critical election year.”
President Nygren encourages voters to participate in tribal, state, and federal elections, highlighting the critical nature of these races. This year’s federal elections will determine the next president of the United States and who our federal lawmakers will be and what issues will be prioritized. So Diné voters must be engaged.
“When you’re voting, please remember to look for ballot initiatives and exercise your inherent right to participate in the democratic process at all levels of our tribal and American governments,” he added.
For Diné people residing in Arizona, a crucial swing state, President Nygren advises voters to consider mailing in their ballots within 10 days of Election Day or to take advantage of early voting opportunities. If neither option is possible, Election Day remains an essential time to cast votes.
You DO need an ID to vote in AZ even if you are registered.
Voters in Arizona can check voter registration at:
https://my.arizona.vote/WhereToVote.aspx?s=individual (Arizona Secretary of State Website).
You can update your Arizona registration at: https://servicearizona.com/VoterRegistration/register?execution=e1s1.
If you experience issues when voting, call our hotline at 1-888-777-3831 (ASU Native Vote Hotline).
In New Mexico and Utah, Diné individuals can register to vote on Election Day but must present government-issued identification. For those already registered, early voting is an option. Mail-in ballots should be completed within 10 days prior to Election Day.
You DO NOT need ID to vote in NM or UT on Election Day UNLESS you are registering for the first time.
“When voting on Election Day, please plan your day and arrive early,” President Nygren said. “But also take the time to enjoy the stews and foods of the political booths. As a sovereign Navajo Nation, we have the power to elect who is in the White House, in Congress, and in our local chapter houses. Go vote!”
