SettingsNative American politicians
Alexander Posey
Alexander Lawrence Posey (1873—1908) was a Native American Muscogee Creek poet, humorist, journalist, and politician.
Alexander Lawrence Posey (1873—1908) was a Native American Muscogee Creek poet, humorist, journalist, and politician.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Benjamin Nighthorse Campbell (born April 13, 1933) is an American politician.
Benjamin Nighthorse Campbell (born April 13, 1933) is an American politician.
Ben Reifel
Benjamin "Ben" Reifel, also known as Lone Feather was of Lakota Sioux and German-American descent.
Benjamin "Ben" Reifel, also known as Lone Feather was of Lakota Sioux and German-American descent.
Bill Anoatubby
Bill Anoatubby (born November 8, 1945) is the present Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, a position he has held since 1987.
Bill Anoatubby (born November 8, 1945) is the present Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, a position he has held since 1987.
Bill John Baker
Bill John Baker is Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, elected in October 2011.
Bill John Baker is Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, elected in October 2011.
Bill Yellowtail
Bill Yellowtail (born January 8, 1948) is an American politician from Wyola, Montana.
Bill Yellowtail (born January 8, 1948) is an American politician from Wyola, Montana.
Bruce Whalen
Bruce Whalen was the Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in South Dakota's at-large congressional district challenging incumbent Democrat Stephanie Herseth in the November 2006 mid-term election.
Bruce Whalen was the Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in South Dakota's at-large congressional district challenging incumbent Democrat Stephanie Herseth in the November 2006 mid-term election.
Carl J. Artman
Carl J. Artman served as the United States Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs with jurisdiction over the Office of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of ...
Carl J. Artman served as the United States Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs with jurisdiction over the Office of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of ...
Chad "Corntassel" Smith
Chadwick "Corntassel" Smith was elected as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1999.
Chadwick "Corntassel" Smith was elected as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1999.
Charles Curtis
Charles Curtis (January 25, 1860 – February 8, 1936) was a United States Representative, a longtime United States Senator from Kansas later chosen as Senate Majority Leader by his Republic...
Charles Curtis (January 25, 1860 – February 8, 1936) was a United States Representative, a longtime United States Senator from Kansas later chosen as Senate Majority Leader by his Republic...
Charles D. Carter
Charles David Carter was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
Charles David Carter was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
Charles Henry Langston
Charles Henry Langston (1817–1892), an American abolitionist and political activist born free in Louisa County, Virginia, was one of two men tried after the Oberlin-Wellington Rescue, a cause ...
Charles Henry Langston (1817–1892), an American abolitionist and political activist born free in Louisa County, Virginia, was one of two men tried after the Oberlin-Wellington Rescue, a cause ...
Clem McSpadden
Clem Rogers McSpadden (November 9, 1925 – July 7, 2008) was a Democratic politician and a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District who served from 1973 to 1975.
Clem Rogers McSpadden (November 9, 1925 – July 7, 2008) was a Democratic politician and a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District who served from 1973 to 1975.
Derek Bailey (tribal chairman)
Derek J. Bailey is Chairman of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GBT) and a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Derek J. Bailey is Chairman of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GBT) and a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Diane E. Benson
Diane E. Benson (born 1954) is an Alaskan politician, inspirational speaker, video production consultant, published writer and dramatist.
Diane E. Benson (born 1954) is an Alaskan politician, inspirational speaker, video production consultant, published writer and dramatist.
Dick Wilson (tribal chairman)
Richard A. "Dick" Wilson was elected chairman of the Oglala Lakota Sioux of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, where he served from 1972-1976, following re-election in 1974.
Richard A. "Dick" Wilson was elected chairman of the Oglala Lakota Sioux of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, where he served from 1972-1976, following re-election in 1974.
Dustin Rowe
Dustin Rowe is the City Attorney and one-time Mayor of Tishomingo, a city of about 3,000 people in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.
Dustin Rowe is the City Attorney and one-time Mayor of Tishomingo, a city of about 3,000 people in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren is an American bankruptcy law expert, policy advocate, Harvard Law School professor, and Democratic Party candidate in the 2012 United States Senate election in Massachusetts.
Elizabeth Warren is an American bankruptcy law expert, policy advocate, Harvard Law School professor, and Democratic Party candidate in the 2012 United States Senate election in Massachusetts.
Enoch Kelly Haney
Enoch Kelly Haney (born November 12, 1940) is an American politician and internationally-recognized Native American artist from Oklahoma, He has served as Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation ...
Enoch Kelly Haney (born November 12, 1940) is an American politician and internationally-recognized Native American artist from Oklahoma, He has served as Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation ...
Floyd Hicks
Floyd Verne Hicks (May 29, 1915 – December 1, 1992) was a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Floyd Verne Hicks (May 29, 1915 – December 1, 1992) was a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Gladys Tantaquidgeon
Gladys Tantaquidgeon (June 15, 1899 – November 1, 2005) was a Mohegan anthropologist, author, council member, and elder.
Gladys Tantaquidgeon (June 15, 1899 – November 1, 2005) was a Mohegan anthropologist, author, council member, and elder.
Green McCurtain
Greenwood "Green" McCurtain (1848–1910) was Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation (1896-1890) and (1902-1910), serving four two-year terms.
Greenwood "Green" McCurtain (1848–1910) was Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation (1896-1890) and (1902-1910), serving four two-year terms.
Gregory E. Pyle
Gregory E. Pyle is a leader of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
Gregory E. Pyle is a leader of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
Hollis E. Roberts
Hollis Earl Roberts was a Choctaw politician whose career was highlighted by his 19-year period as chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
Hollis Earl Roberts was a Choctaw politician whose career was highlighted by his 19-year period as chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
Horace Nelson
Horace Nelson was a Penobscot political leader and the father of Molly Spotted Elk.
Horace Nelson was a Penobscot political leader and the father of Molly Spotted Elk.
J. B. Milam
Jesse Bartley Milam (1884–1949) was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1941 to 1949.
Jesse Bartley Milam (1884–1949) was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1941 to 1949.
Jay Morago
Jay R. Morago Jr. (June 17, 1917 – May 14, 2008) was an American Native American activist who served as the first Governor of the Gila River Indian Community and helped to draft the reservation'...
Jay R. Morago Jr. (June 17, 1917 – May 14, 2008) was an American Native American activist who served as the first Governor of the Gila River Indian Community and helped to draft the reservation'...
Jean Fredericks
Jean Fredericks was a Hopi photographer.
Jean Fredericks was a Hopi photographer.
Jeff Morris (Washington politician)
Jeff Morris is a member of the Washington State legislature, representing Mt. Vernon, Washington, as a Democrat.
Jeff Morris is a member of the Washington State legislature, representing Mt. Vernon, Washington, as a Democrat.
Joe Byrd (Cherokee chief)
Joe Byrd (born 1954) was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1995 to 1999.
Joe Byrd (born 1954) was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1995 to 1999.
John Gonzales (Tewa)
John Gonzales is a Tewa politician and potter.
John Gonzales is a Tewa politician and potter.
John Mercer Langston
John Mercer Langston (December 14, 1829 – November 15, 1897) was an American abolitionist, attorney, educator, and political activist.
John Mercer Langston (December 14, 1829 – November 15, 1897) was an American abolitionist, attorney, educator, and political activist.
John Tyler Hammons
John Tyler Hammons (born September 4, 1988) is the 47th and current Mayor of Muskogee, a city of about 40,000 people in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.
John Tyler Hammons (born September 4, 1988) is the 47th and current Mayor of Muskogee, a city of about 40,000 people in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.
Jonathan Windy Boy
Jonathan Windy Boy is a Democratic Party member of the Montana State Senate elected 2008 representing Senate District 16, term ends 2012.
Jonathan Windy Boy is a Democratic Party member of the Montana State Senate elected 2008 representing Senate District 16, term ends 2012.
LaDonna Harris
LaDonna Vita Tabbytite Harris is a Comanche social activist from Oklahoma.
LaDonna Vita Tabbytite Harris is a Comanche social activist from Oklahoma.
Larry Echo Hawk
Larry Echo Hawk is an attorney, legal scholar and politician and since April 2012 has been a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Larry Echo Hawk is an attorney, legal scholar and politician and since April 2012 has been a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Larry EchoHawk
Larry EchoHawk is an attorney, legal scholar, and a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Larry EchoHawk is an attorney, legal scholar, and a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Laura Spurr
Laura Spurr (August 10, 1945, Battle Creek, Michigan - February 19, 2010) was the American chairwoman of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, a federally recognized Potawatomi Indian tribe...
Laura Spurr (August 10, 1945, Battle Creek, Michigan - February 19, 2010) was the American chairwoman of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, a federally recognized Potawatomi Indian tribe...
Loren Leman
Loren Dwight Leman (born December 2, 1950) was the tenth Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, traces his family history in Alaska to a marriage in Kodiak more than 200 years ago between a Russian ship...
Loren Dwight Leman (born December 2, 1950) was the tenth Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, traces his family history in Alaska to a marriage in Kodiak more than 200 years ago between a Russian ship...
Matthew Box
Matthew J. Box (born 1970) is chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe in southwestern Colorado, USA. He was elected in 2008 for a three year term and assumed the chairmanship on 21 December 2008.
Matthew J. Box (born 1970) is chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe in southwestern Colorado, USA. He was elected in 2008 for a three year term and assumed the chairmanship on 21 December 2008.
Michael Jandreau
Michael Jandreau (born October 1943) is a Native American leader.
Michael Jandreau (born October 1943) is a Native American leader.
Neal McCaleb
Neal A. "Chief" McCaleb (born 1935) is an American civil engineer and Republican politician from Oklahoma.
Neal A. "Chief" McCaleb (born 1935) is an American civil engineer and Republican politician from Oklahoma.
Pablo Abeita
Pablo Abeita (1871-1940) was the governor of Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico, United States, during the long serving period of his long term friend, Anton Docher, "The Padre of Isleta".
Pablo Abeita (1871-1940) was the governor of Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico, United States, during the long serving period of his long term friend, Anton Docher, "The Padre of Isleta".
Patrick Goggles
Patrick Goggles is a Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing the 33rd district since 2005.
Patrick Goggles is a Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing the 33rd district since 2005.
Richard Throssel
Richard Throssel (1882–1933) was a Cree photographer, who documented life on the Crow Reservation at the beginning of the 20th century.
Richard Throssel (1882–1933) was a Cree photographer, who documented life on the Crow Reservation at the beginning of the 20th century.
Robert Latham Owen
Robert Latham Owen, Jr. (February 2, 1856 July 19, 1947) was one of the first two U.S. senators from Oklahoma.
Robert Latham Owen, Jr. (February 2, 1856 July 19, 1947) was one of the first two U.S. senators from Oklahoma.
Roger Wicker
Roger Frederick Wicker is the junior United States Senator from Mississippi and a member of the Republican Party.
Roger Frederick Wicker is the junior United States Senator from Mississippi and a member of the Republican Party.
Ronnie Lupe
Ronnie Lupe was born in Cibecue, Arizona, and first elected the White Mountain Apache Tribal Chairman in 1966 and has been continually re-elected to the position to the present day.
Ronnie Lupe was born in Cibecue, Arizona, and first elected the White Mountain Apache Tribal Chairman in 1966 and has been continually re-elected to the position to the present day.
Shannon Augare
Shannon James Augare is a Democrat member of the Montana Legislature.
Shannon James Augare is a Democrat member of the Montana Legislature.
Steve Holland (politician)
Daniel Steven Holland is a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 16th district since 1985.
Daniel Steven Holland is a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 16th district since 1985.
Thad Cochran
William Thad Cochran is the senior United States Senator from Mississippi and a member of the Republican Party.
William Thad Cochran is the senior United States Senator from Mississippi and a member of the Republican Party.
Theresa Two Bulls
Theresa B. "Huck" Two Bulls is an attorney, prosecutor and politician in the United States and the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
Theresa B. "Huck" Two Bulls is an attorney, prosecutor and politician in the United States and the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
Tom Cole
Thomas Jeffery Cole (born April 28, 1949) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 2003.
Thomas Jeffery Cole (born April 28, 1949) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 2003.
Tony Tillohash
Tony Tillohash (born on Kaibab, Utah) was a Paiute Indian who worked with linguist Edward Sapir to describe the Southern Paiute language.
Tony Tillohash (born on Kaibab, Utah) was a Paiute Indian who worked with linguist Edward Sapir to describe the Southern Paiute language.
Travis Childers
Travis Wayne Childers is the former U.S. Representative from, serving from the 2008 special election until 2011.
Travis Wayne Childers is the former U.S. Representative from, serving from the 2008 special election until 2011.
William Thad Cochran
William Thad Cochran (born December 7, 1937) is the senior United States Senator from Mississippi and a member of the Republican Party.
William Thad Cochran (born December 7, 1937) is the senior United States Senator from Mississippi and a member of the Republican Party.
Winona LaDuke
Winona LaDuke (born 1959) is a Native American activist, environmentalist, economist, and writer.
Winona LaDuke (born 1959) is a Native American activist, environmentalist, economist, and writer.
Yvette Roubideaux
Yvette Roubideaux, M.D., M.P.H. (born 1963), a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, South Dakota, is a doctor and public health administrator.
Yvette Roubideaux, M.D., M.P.H. (born 1963), a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, South Dakota, is a doctor and public health administrator.