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Clara Pratte

Clara Pratte

Democrat · Corporation Commissioner · Statewide

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Clara Pratte, a member of the Navajo Nation, co-founded the tribal solar developer Navajo Power and chairs it. She ran the Small Business Administration's Office of Native American Affairs under President Barack Obama, directed the Navajo Nation's Washington office, and served as chief of staff to its president. Pratte says she would recuse herself from Navajo Power matters if elected.

Prominent Endorsements

Arizona List

Candidate resources

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Self-reported endorsements

  • Senator Mark Kelly
  • Attorney General Kris Mayes
  • Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva
  • Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari
  • Mayor Kate Gallego
  • Mayor Regina Romero
  • Mayor Becky Daggett
  • Mayor Roberta “Birdie” Cano
  • Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez
  • AFL-CIO
  • AFSCME
  • AZBTC
  • CWA
  • Ironworkers Local 75
  • Activate 48
  • Advance Native Political Leadership Action Fund
  • Arizona College Democrats
  • Arizona List
  • Equality Arizona
  • Fight Corporate Monopolies
  • Keep AZ Blue Student Coalition
  • Lead Locally
  • Rural Arizona Action
  • Unity Rising
  • Way to Lead

Candidate Questionnaire

Top Issues

If elected, I hope to lower utility bills, drive economic opportunity, and restore integrity to the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Professional Experience

  • Current Positions: Navajo Power, Founder and Executive Chair (2018 - present)
  • Strongbow Strategies, Founder and CEO (2013 - present)
  • Tseebii Sisters Coffee Company, Founder and Owner (2025 - present) Prior Experience: US Presidential Transition Team, Member (2020 - 2021)
  • Joe Biden for President, Tribal Engagement Director (2020)
  • Navajo CDFI, Secretary (2015 - 2019)
  • Navajo CDFI, Chairwoman (2013 - 2015)
  • Navajo Nation Office of the President & Vice President, Chief of Staff (2017 - 2018)
  • Bracy Tucker Brown & Valanzano, Vice President & Strategist and Government Relations Specialist (2016 - 2018)
  • Navajo Nation Washington Office, Executive Director (2011 - 2015)
  • US Small Business Administration, Director of the Office of Native American Affairs (2009 - 2011)
  • Navajo Nation Washington Office, Government and Legislative Affairs Associate (2007 - 2009)
  • US Department of Commerce and US International Trade Administration, Trade Specialist & IT Business Liaison (2004 - 2007)

Education

  • Carnegie Mellon University / Masters of Science, Public Policy and Management
  • University of Arizona / Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Political Offices

  • Elected as the chair of the DNC Native American Caucus (2020 - current)
  • Appointed to the President’s White House Infrastructure Advisory Committee (2020 - 2025)

Political Organizations

  • National Small Business Council
  • World Wildlife Fund Board
  • Environmental Defense Fund Action Board
  • Democratic National Committee

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