Global Politics Report Editorial
Coal no longer king in Navajo Nation presidential election
For the first time in decades, there's no pro-coal candidate for Navajo Nation president. Coal has been an important part of the economy, but voter sentiment is changing.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Election
Published: Nov. 02, 2026 at 07:15 PM ET
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Original source: NPR Politics