This is a list of Native American politicians in the United States. These are Native Americans who served in the federal, state, or municipal governments. Native American identity is a complex and contested issue. The Bureau of Indian Affairs defines Native American as having American Indian or Alaska Native ancestry. Legally, being Native American is defined as being enrolled in a federally recognized tribe or Alaskan village. These entities establish their own membership rules, and they vary. Each must be understood independently. Ethnologically, factors such as culture, history, language, religion, and familial kinships can influence Native American identity. All individuals on this list should have Native American ancestry. Historical figures might predate tribal enrollment practices and may be included based on reliable sources that document ethnological tribal membership. Any contemporary individuals should either be enrolled members of federally recognized tribes, or have cited Native American ancestry and be recognized as Native American by their respective tribes(s). Contemporary individuals who are not enrolled in a tribe but are documented as having tribal descent are listed as being "of descent" from a tribe. For tribal leaders, please go to that tribe's article. Federal offices Executive branch Legislative branch State offices Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Idaho Illinois Kansas Kentucky Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota Tennessee Utah Washington Wyoming Municipal offices Arizona Roberta Cano, (Navajo, Zuni Pueblo) Winslow Mayor (2021-present) California Tasha Cerda (Tohono O'odham Nation), Gardena Mayor (2017–present), City Council (2009–2013) Todd Gloria (Tlingit-Haida), San Diego Mayor (2020–present; 2013–2014 (acting)), San Diego City Councilman (2008–2016), San Diego City Council President (2012–2014) Mitch O'Farrell (Wyandotte), Los Angeles City Councilman (2013-2022), President of the Los Angeles City Council (2022) Idaho William (Bill) Weems, (Coeur d'Alene) Plummer City Council (2012–2016) Mayor (2016–present) Maine April Fournier, (Navajo) Portland, Maine Portland City Council At-Large (2021-present) Minnesota Renee Van Nett, (Leech Lake Ojibwe) Duluth City Council New Mexico April J. Silversmith, Navajo Democrat (Gallup, NM Magistrate Judge) Carol Bowman Muskett, Navajo Democrat (McKinley County, NM Commissioner District I) Genevieve Jackson, Navajo Democrat (McKinley County, NM Commissioner District II) Harriet K. Becenti, Navajo Democrat (McKinley County, NM Clerk) Thommy Nelson, Navajo Democrat (McKinley County, NM Probate Judge) Felix Begay, Navajo Democrat (McKinley County, NM Sheriff) Earnest Becenti, Navajo Democrat (Mckinley County, NM County Treasurer) GloJean Todacheene, Navajo Democrat (San Juan County, NM Commissioner District I)