2018 Navajo Nation presidential election


The Navajo Nation presidential election of 2018 was held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. The candidates for President of the Navajo Nation in the general election were Jonathan Nez and Joe Shirley, Jr. Jonathan Nez and running mate Myron Lizer won the election.
The primary election was held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 between 18 candidates for the office of Navajo Nation President.

Results

Jonathan Nez received 39,783 votes while Joe Shirley, Jr. received 20,146 votes.
A referendum for a salary increase for President and Vice-President did not pass with 37,693 votes against and 18,802 votes for.