Jonathan Nez announced his campaign for Arizonas 2nd Congressional District on Monday.

The former president of the Navajo Nation , a Democrat, is running to unseat Republican Eli Crane, who began representing the newly drawn district last year.

The district spans over 22,200 square miles across northern and eastern Arizona and represents 14 of the states 22 federally recognized tribes.

Speaking to the Arizona Daily Sun about his bid, Nez said, Being a Democrat, a father, a husband, a faith-based individual and just wanting something better for all our children into the future. Thats why Im in this race.