2026 Candidate — Council Delegate
Darryl Bitsoi Interviewed
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- Office sought
- Council Delegate
- Chapters (this seat)
- Nashchitti, Tohatchi, Twin Lakes (Bahastl’a’a’), Mexican Springs, Coyote Canyon
- Incumbent
- No
- Interview date
- Interview — May 30, 2026
- Interview status
- Interviewed by Cal Nez — Politics on the Navajo Nation (2026)
Their overall approach
Bitsoi framed his platform as a community effort (“we,” not “your own”) and put communication at the center — being upfront about the issues and what's in the best interest of the people, and opening direct lines with the executive branch so the branches are on the same From their answers →
Summary
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Darryl Bitsoi is running for the Nashchitti, Tohatchi, Mexican Springs, Twin Lakes, and Coyote Canyon chapters. His interview with Cal Nez was candid: he leads with values — communication, accountability, and putting communities first — and openly acknowledged he is still learning several governance specifics.
Interview Q&A
In the interview, this candidate addressed:
Platform & Branch Conflict · Government Reform · Decision-Making · Health Care & 638 · Economic Development & the Navajo Business Opportunity Act (NBOA) · Land & Resource Issues
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Others running for this seat
- Lewnell Harrison Interviewed
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