Theresa Hatathlie

Theresa Hatathlie is a Navajo politician who has served as a member of the Arizona Senate from the 6th district since 2023. She was appointed to the District 7 seat in 2022 after incumbent Senator Jamescita Peshlakai resigned from office. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]

Theresa Hatathlie
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 6th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byWendy Rogers
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 7th district
In office
January 10, 2022  January 9, 2023
Preceded byJamescita Peshlakai
Succeeded byWendy Rogers
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationNorthern Arizona University

In addition to serving in the legislature, Hatathlie is a member of the Diné College Board of Regents, and co-founded the Navajo and Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund.[2] Hatathlie is from Coal Mine Mesa, a town in Coconino County, Arizona.[1]

Hatathlie ran unopposed in the newly redrawn 6th District in the 2022 November election.

References

  1. Duda, Jeremy (January 10, 2022). "Theresa Hatathlie sworn in as newest member of the Senate". AZ Mirror. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  2. "Coconino County supervisors appoint Theresa Hatathlie to fill vacant seat in District 7". Associated Press. KNAU. January 7, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
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