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There's Never Been a Native American Congresswoman. That Could Change in 2018.
Monday, 26 March 2018 12:47

Turkewitz writes: "In all, there are at least four indigenous women running for Congress, three more are bidding for governors' offices and another 31 are campaigning for seats in state legislatures - from both sides of the aisle."

Deb Haaland, a Democratic candidate for Congress in New Mexico's First District, is one of six Native American women running for Congress or for governor this year, a marked increase from 2016. (photo: Adria Malcolm/NYT)
Deb Haaland, a Democratic candidate for Congress in New Mexico's First District, is one of six Native American women running for Congress or for governor this year, a marked increase from 2016. (photo: Adria Malcolm/NYT)

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There's Never Been a Native American Congresswoman. That Could Change in 2018.

By Julie Turkewitz, The New York Times

26 March 18

 

hen Deb Haaland was a child, she would rise early on this state’s sun-beaten tribal land, sling a water jar around her waist and climb the mesa overlooking her pueblo.

It was as high as she ever thought she would go.

Now, she is among a historic number of Native American women running for elective office. None has ever served in Congress, but that could change this year if Ms. Haaland wins.


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