Edward D. Manuel (born ?) is an American
politician
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and current
Chairman
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who previously served the post of the
Tohono O'odham nation of
southern Arizona from 1995 until 2003.
He is from
Pisinemo, Arizona
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Manuel was elected and took office as Chairman of the Tohono O'odham in 1995.
[ He was re-elected for a second term in 1999, defeating challenger Vivian Juan-Saunders and her running mate, Ned Norris, Jr.][
Manuel, who was seeking a third term as Chairman, was defeated for re-election in May 34, 2003, in a rematch with Vivian Juan-Saunders.][
In May 2015, after serving two years as a Legislative representative, along with running mate Verlon Jose, Manuel was elected to a third term as Chairman by 213 votes over incumbent Ned Norris, Jr.
]
References
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Chairmen of the Tohono O'odham
Native American leaders
Arizona politicians
People from Pima County, Arizona
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
Native American people from Arizona