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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[Usurped!]
In office
1998–2014
Appointed by Navajo Nation Council
Succeeded by Malcolm P. Begay
Personal details
Born Albuquerque, New Mexico
Political party Democratic
Residence Tuba City, Arizona
Alma mater Northern Arizona University

Jennifer D. Benally is a person who used to represent her area in the government of Arizona. She was a state representative for the 7th district. Ms. Benally is a member of the Democratic Party, which is one of the main political groups in the United States. She was first chosen to be part of the Arizona House of Representatives in 2015. The Arizona House of Representatives is where laws are made for the state of Arizona. Ms. Benally decided not to run for re-election in 2016.

Early Life and Education

Jennifer D. Benally was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her family moved to Arizona in 1957. She is part of the Zuni Edgewater Clan and was born for the Tangle Root Clan, which are important parts of her heritage.

Ms. Benally studied at Northern Arizona University. After finishing her education, she worked as a police officer for the Navajo Nation. She served in this role from 1982 to 1990. Later, in 1992, she became a prosecutor in Tuba City. A prosecutor is a lawyer who works for the government to bring legal cases against people accused of crimes.

After six years as a prosecutor, Ms. Benally became a judge. She served as a district court judge for the Navajo Nation. This means she made decisions in legal cases for the Navajo people.

Political Career and Elections

Jennifer D. Benally became a state representative for Arizona's 7th district. This role involves representing the people of her district in the state government.

In the 2014 election, Ms. Benally ran for office. She and another candidate, Albert Hale, won against Joshua Lavar Butler in the Democratic primary election. A primary election is when members of a political party choose which candidates will represent them in the main election. After winning the primary, Ms. Benally and Albert Hale did not have any opponents in the general election. This means they were the only candidates, so they won their seats.

Family Life

Jennifer D. Benally is married to Kent Benally. Together, they have a large family. They have 10 children and 14 grandchildren.

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