2026 Candidate — Council Delegate
Richelle Montoya Interviewed
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- Office sought
- Council Delegate
- Chapters (this seat)
- Nageezi, Counselor, Ojo Encino, Huerfano, Pueblo Pintado, Torreon
- Incumbent
- No
- Interview date
- Interview — May 29, 2026
- Interview status
- Interviewed by Cal Nez — Politics on the Navajo Nation (2026)
From the record, in one paragraph:
Their overall approach
Montoya is the sitting Vice President of the Navajo Nation (about three and a half years in office), now seeking a Council Delegate seat for six Eastern Navajo chapters. From their answers →
Summary
A summary in the site’s words, drawn from the candidate’s recorded interview — not a quotation and not the candidate’s own wording. Their exact words are in the interview video.
Richelle Montoya is the sitting Vice President of the Navajo Nation, running for a council delegate seat covering six Eastern Navajo chapters. Her top priority is completing stalled chapter projects by fixing the shortage of project managers. She describes a difficult term in the executive branch and wants to strengthen and clarify the Vice President’s office through policy.
Interview Q&A
In their own words: "Be kind or be quiet."
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Others running for this seat
- Danny Simpson Incumbent
- Ben Woody, Jr.
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