In 2026, Native candidates are running at every level — from the U.S. Senate to city council. This fund supports 26 Native leaders who are closing the representation gap and building the political power our communities deserve.
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TOP OF TICKET
- Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Ojibwe) for Minnesota U.S. Senate — Minnesota's Lt. Governor is running to become the first Native American woman in the U.S. Senate.
- Mary Peltola (Yup'ik) for Alaska U.S. Senate — The first Alaska Native elected to Congress is challenging Sen. Dan Sullivan with her "Fish, Family, Freedom" message.
- Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) for New Mexico Governor — The first Native Cabinet Secretary is running to become the first Native American woman elected governor in U.S. history.
U.S. CONGRESS
- Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk) for U.S. Congress (KS-03) — One of the first two Native women elected to Congress, Sharice is defending her seat in a competitive Kansas district.
- Heather Keeler (Yankton Sioux) for U.S. Congress (MN-07) — A former foster youth and current State House Representative running for Congress in Minnesota.
- Anthony Tamez-Pochel (Sicangu Lakota) for U.S. Congress (IL-05) — Running to bring Native representation to Illinois's congressional delegation.
- Diop Harris (Potawatomi) for U.S. Congress (MI-05) –Challenging a long-term incumbent to be the first Native person to represent Michigan in Congress.
- Chris James (Eastern Band Cherokee) for U.S. Congress (AZ-05) – Running to be the first Native person to represent Arizona in Congress.
STATEWIDE — FEATURED RACES
- Clara Pratte (Navajo) for Arizona Corporation Commission — DNC Native Caucus Chair running for one of the most powerful utility regulatory seats in the country.
- Rep. Shea Backus (Cherokee) for Nevada State Assembly — Vulnerable incumbent and the only Native state legislator in Nevada. We can't afford to lose this seat.
- Rep. Charlotte Little (San Felipe Pueblo) for New Mexico House of Representatives— Vulnerable incumbent defending her seat in New Mexico's state house.
STATE LEGISLATURE — BUILDING THE BENCH
- Shelley Buck (Prairie Island Indian Community) for Minnesota State House— Native Leadership Institute Alumni running for Minnesota State Legislature.
- Liish Kozlowski (Ojibwe) for Minnesota State House – Running for Minnesota State Legislature.
- Shannon Wingfield (Acjachemen) for California Assembly – Native Leadership Institute Alumni running to be the second Native leader in the California State Legislature.
- Naomi Miguel (Tohono O'odham) for Arizona State House— Native Leadership Institute Alumni running for Arizona State Legislature.
- Amanda Clinton (Cherokee) for Oklahoma State House – Running for Oklahoma State Legislature.
- Maxine Dibert (Koyukon Athabascan) for Alaska State House – Running for Alaska State House.
- Erin Farris-Olsen (Brothertown Indian Nation) for Montana State Senate – Running for Montana State Senate.
- Amy Sazue (Rosebud Sioux) for South Dakota State House — Native Leadership Institute Alumni running for South Dakota State House.
LOCAL RACES — WHERE POWER STARTS
- Buffey Bourassa (Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo) for CA Mendocino County Board of Supervisors — Native Leadership Institute Alumni to be first Native leader elected to a local office in Northern California.
- Brian Wadsworth (Pyramid Lake Puite) for NV Washoe County Commission – Native Leadership Institute Alumni running to be first Native elected in Northern Nevada.
- Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle (Dakota/Nakota) for SD Rapid City Council — Native Leadership Institute Alumni running to be first Native elected to Rapid City local government.
MORE TO COME
A few additional candidates will be added as they announce; and a few candidates above are still setting up Actblue links.
This fund will be updated throughout the cycle.
This fund is curated by Jordan James Harvill (Cherokee/Choctaw) through the Representation newsletter — a political home for reflective democracy.
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