Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren
Jasmine Blackwater–Nygren (née Blackwater; born 1995/1996) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 7th legislative district since 2021. She was appointed to the seat after incumbent Democrat Arlando Teller resigned to take a position in the United States Department of Transportation.[1] She is a member of the Navajo Nation and is currently the youngest lawmaker in Arizona.[2]
Jasmine Blackwater–Nygren | |
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office February 9, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Arlando Teller |
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| Born | Jasmine Blackwater 1995/1996 (age 26–27) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Buu Nygren |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Stanford University (BA) Arizona State University (JD) |
References
- Oxford, Andrew. "Arizona Democratic lawmaker Arlando Teller resigns to take position with Biden administration". AZCentral.
- Gómez, Laura; February 11, Arizona Mirror; 2021. "Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren sworn in as youngest Arizona lawmaker". Arizona Mirror. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
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