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Eric Descheenie
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Descheenie in 2017
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 7th district |
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| In office January 9, 2017 – January 14, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Albert Hale |
| Succeeded by | Myron Tsosie |
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| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Chinle, Arizona |
| Alma mater | Arizona State University |
Eric Descheenie is an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the Arizona House of Representatives. He represented District 7 from 2017 to 2019.
Today, he works as the Director of Tribal Government Relations. This role is for the Navajo County Board of Supervisors. He helps connect the county government with tribal communities. He has also worked as a Tribal Liaison for other state offices. These jobs help make sure tribal voices are heard in government decisions.
Eric Descheenie's Public Service
Eric Descheenie is from Chinle, Arizona. He studied at Arizona State University. After his time in the state legislature, he continued to work in public service. His work often focuses on building strong relationships between government and tribal nations.
His Time in the Arizona House
The Arizona House of Representatives is part of the state's government. It is where new laws are discussed and voted on. As a representative, Eric Descheenie worked to serve the people of District 7. This district covers parts of Arizona.
Elections and Political Journey
Politicians like Eric Descheenie run in elections to get their jobs. Here's a look at some of his election experiences:
- 2016 Election: Eric Descheenie ran for the Arizona House of Representatives. He and another candidate, Wenona Benally, were the only ones running in the Democratic Primary. This meant they automatically moved on to the general election. They were also unopposed in the general election. This means no one else ran against them. So, they both won their seats.
- 2014 Election: Before serving in the House, Eric Descheenie ran for the state Senate. He competed in the District 7 Democratic primary. He ran against the person who already held the job, Carlyle Begay. Eric Descheenie did not win this election. Carlyle Begay later changed his political party in 2015.
