Jamescita Peshlakai | |
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| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – December 22, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Carlyle Begay |
| Succeeded by | Theresa Hatathlie |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 2015 Serving with Albert Hale | |
| Preceded by | Phil Stago |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer D. Benally |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Parent | Mae Peshlakai (mother) |
| Residence | Cameron, Arizona |
| Alma mater | Northern Arizona University |
| Website | http://www.peshforsenate.com |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1989–1997 |
| Battles/wars | Persian Gulf War |
Jamescita Mae Peshlakai (IPA: /ˈd͡ʒeɪm.zi.ta meɪ pɛʃ.lɑ.kaɪ/) is a former Democratic member of the Arizona State Senate, serving from 2017 to 2021. She previously served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2013 until 2015, and served as co-Minority Whip for the 2018 sitting of the state senate.[1] Peshlakai is a member of the Navajo Nation. She served in the Persian Gulf War. Before her legislative service, Peshlakai provided agricultural outreach to Native Americans on behalf of the USDA.[2]
- ^ Gardiner, Dustin. "Upbeat Democrats choose leaders in more closely divided Arizona Legislature". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "Jamescita Peshlakai". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved 21 November 2013.