2024 General Election Report:
Native Power on the Ballot
The 2024 general election set a new record for Native representation in U.S. politics, with at least 253 Native candidates running for office — the highest number in history. These candidates represented 113 Tribal Nations across 25 states, signaling a powerful shift toward greater Indigenous leadership at all levels of government. Published June 2025.
Native Leaders in Focus:
Exploring the Impact of Messages Highlighting Native Leadership
Developed in partnership with GrowProgress, this report shows how messages from trusted Native leaders can inspire greater participation in U.S. democracy. Published June 2025.
Indigenous Voices Rising:
National Survey Report
Understanding the full complexity of Native political identities
Advance partnered with Lake Research Partners and Two Feathers Consulting to survey 1,000 Native American/American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native adults nationwide to understand the full diversity of Native communities, analyzing results in terms of age, income, gender, sexual identity, political party affiliation, residential location, and much more. Published May 2025.
Representing Ourselves:
The State of Native American Representation in the United States
Native leaders making meaningful change
This report provides an overview of how much we have accomplished as a community in terms of increasing Native representation, and how far we have to go, with variance across states, regions, positions, and types of political institutions. We profile 18 Native leaders across all levels and branches of government, exploring the meaningful policy changes they have advanced for their communities. Published April 2025.
2022 General Election Report:
State of representation
The 2022 general election marked a historic milestone for Native representation in U.S. politics — becoming the most successful election cycle for Indian Country on record. At least 161 Native candidates ran for office across 22 states, representing 71 Tribal Nations and demonstrating the growing power and presence of Indigenous leadership at every level of government. Published June 2023.
Political Power:
Addressing the strengths, structural barriers, and opportunities to getting Native Americans into elected leadership
A landscape analysis of leadership pathways
This foundational report explores the opportunities and challenges surrounding Native American representation in elected office. Based on interviews with Native leaders from across the country, the report highlights the unique strengths Native leaders bring, the systemic barriers they face, and key recommendations to increase Native representation in public leadership. Published October 2016.