Edward Manuel

Career

He is from Pisinemo, Arizona. Manuel was elected and took office as Chairman of the Tohono O"odham in 1995. He re-elected for a second term in 1999, defeating challenger Vivian Juan-Saunders and her running mate, Ned Norris, Junior.

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.

Achievements

• Juan-Saunders won 59% of the vote and eight of the eleven electoral districts in the 2003 election.