2025 was a transformative year for the Arizona Native Democrats — and you made it possible. Because of your support, we launched new programs, improved our field tested favorites, and expanded into communities that have been ignored. Together, we are building something powerful on Arizona’s sovereign lands: an unstoppable electorate ready to defeat authoritarianism, restore democracy, and elect leaders who invest in our people, our lands, and our future.

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Every conversation, every training, every volunteer you powered this year brought us closer to lasting political power.

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Our theory of change is simple: when we organize community all year, every year, voters become advocates for their families — and they turn out. The work we built in 2025 is laying the foundation for a Native electorate that cannot be sidelined, cannot be silenced, and cannot be stopped in 2026.

Below is a snapshot of the movement you helped grow:

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NEW PROGRAMS

Warrior Up

Our first relational organizing program focused on engaging Native men — and it’s taking off. Nearly fifty men from Navajo, Hopi, and White Mountain Apache communities have stepped forward as organizers, storytellers, and truth-tellers.

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They are dismantling right-wing misinformation in the places where trust already lives — grazing committee meetings, sweats, veteran circles, and community gatherings. Their leadership is shifting the narrative about who Democrats are, what we fight for, and how Democratic policies strengthen working families.

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This program has been a long time coming, and Mr. Honyaoma shows exactly why it matters. After talking with our team, he jumped in immediately — creating handouts and a full slide deck that speak directly to the concerns of men in his community. In January, we will partner with him to bring these presentations to villages across Hopi, and to nearby communities including Blue Gap, Tuba City, and Pinon on the Navajo Nation.

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These men are already expanding the Democratic base — one honest conversation at a time.

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Relatives Rising

Our weekly communications program is transforming how information moves across sovereign lands. With expanded broadband access, we now reach even the most remote communities with:

• Clear, research-backed policy explanations

• Verifiable contrasts between Democratic and Republican agendas

• Timely updates on decisions impacting tribal communities
   

This isn’t “flooding the zone.” It’s slowing down, telling the truth, and ensuring families have tools to protect their future.

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Today, 780 volunteer relational organizers receive our updates every week — and share them with their families. Recent highlights include the leadership of Rep. Adelita Grijalva and the threats posed by Trump’s attacks on tribal sovereignty.

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Native Voter Helpline (Pilot Year)

We launched our year round voter helpline — and the demand was immediate. In 2025 we:

• Sent 5,000 postcards announcing the helpline

• Received over 300 calls

• Helped voters check and update their registration

• Mailed voter registration forms to newly eligible young voters

• Connected callers to constituent services for urgent needs
   

This helpline is already a trusted resource. A caller from Chinle, Mr. Yazzie, was connected to Rep. Mae Peshlakai’s office for help with his disability application — and confirmed he is registered and ready to vote for Democrats in 2026.

By Election Day, we expect 100 calls per week. Volunteers will staff the line daily from April through November.