Mae Peshlakai
Mae Peshlakai | |
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 Serving with Myron Tsosie | |
| Preceded by | Brenda Barton |
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| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Jamescita Peshlakai |
| Residence(s) | Cameron, Arizona, U.S. |
Mae Peshlakai is an American politician and a Navajo elder, jewelry maker, and weaver.[1] She is a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives elected to represent District 6 in 2022.[2][3]
She is the mother of former State Senator Jamescita Peshlakai.[4] She speaks English and Navajo.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Stephenson, Hank (July 12, 2022). "The Daily Agenda: Thank a government worker". arizonaagenda.substack.com. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ "Arizona primary election: A few races are still too close to call". 12news.com. August 3, 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ Aleshire, Peter (November 9, 2022). "Republicans cruise to victory in state Legislative District 7". Payson Roundup. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ a b Abramsky, Sasha (2023-01-03). "How Democrats Beat Arizona's Extremist Republicans". The Nation. ISSN 0027-8378. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
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