Wes Nofire | |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Native American Affairs Liaison | |
| Assumed office September 5, 2023 | |
| Governor | Kevin Stitt |
| Preceded by | Chris Benge |
| Member of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council from the 3rd district | |
| In office August 14, 2019 – August 14, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | David Walkingstick |
| Succeeded by | Lisa Hall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Wesley Nofire April 30, 1986 Tahlequah, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality | Cherokee Nation United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Nickname | "The Cherokee Warrior"[1] |
John Wesley "Wes" Nofire (born April 30, 1986) is a Cherokee Nation and American politician and a former heavyweight professional boxer who has served as the Oklahoma Native American Affairs Liaison since 2023. During his boxing career Nofire fought under the name "The Cherokee Warrior". Nofire served on the Cherokee Nation tribal council between 2019 and 2023. He was a Republican candidate in the 2022 primary election for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district and candidate in the 2023 Cherokee Nation principal chief election.