Edward Manuel

Edward Manuel
Chairman of the Tohono O'odham
In office
1995 – June 3, 2003
Preceded by ?
Succeeded by Vivian Juan-Saunders

Edward D. Manuel (born ?) is an American politician who served as the Chairman of the Tohono O'odham nation of southern Arizona from 1995 until 2003.[1] he is from Pisinemo, Arizona.

Manuel was elected and took office as Chairman of the Tohono O'odham in 1995.[1] He re-elected for a second term in 1999, defeating challenger Vivian Juan-Saunders and her running mate, Ned Norris, Jr.[1]

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.[1][2] Juan-Saunders won 59% of the vote and eight of the eleven electoral districts in the 2003 election.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Barber, D.A. (2003-12-04). "The New Boss". Tucson Weekly. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
  2. ↑ "First Woman Leads Tohono O'odham". Associated Press. The Daily Courier. 2003-06-03. Retrieved 2011-02-05.


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