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Jasmine Blackwater–Nygren
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| First Lady of the Navajo Nation | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 |
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| President | Buu Nygren |
| Preceded by | Phefelia Nez |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 7th district |
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| In office February 9, 2021 – January 9, 2023 Serving with Myron Tsosie
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| Preceded by | Arlando Teller |
| Succeeded by | David Marshall |
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Jasmine Blackwater
April 18, 1995 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Buu Nygren |
| Alma mater | Stanford University (BA) Arizona State University (JD) |
Jasmine Blackwater–Nygren (née Blackwater; born 1995/1996) is an American politician who has served as the First Lady of Navajo Nation since 2023. She also served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 7th legislative district from 2021 to 2023, when she was the youngest lawmaker in Arizona.
Political career
Blackwater-Nygren was appointed to Arizona's 7th legislative district after Democrat Arlando Teller resigned to take a position in the United States Department of Transportation. She did not run for election in 2022.
Personal life
Blackwater-Nygren is a member of the Navajo Nation and is married to Buu Nygren, who became President of the Navajo Nation on January 10, 2023.
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