Arizona Corporation Commission

Elected official

A member of the Navajo Nation, Clara Pratte grew up in Lupton, Arizona, without electricity or running water until middle school—an experience that shaped her commitment to reliable, affordable, and clean energy. She has served under three US Presidents and four Navajo Nation Presidents, holding senior roles advancing economic and tribal policy. Now an owner and co-founder of Navajo Power, she promotes responsible solar development across the Southwest—especially for off the grid communities living on rural tribal land. If elected, Clara would become the first Native American to win statewide office in Arizona. She is running to lower costs, protect consumers, and expand sustainable energy production to make Arizona a better, affordable state for all.

Clara Pratte (Navajo) grew up on the Navajo Nation in Tsé Si Ani, Arizona. Her family didn’t have electricity or running water until she was in middle school, which is one reason why she has dedicated her professional life to giving back to rural, tribal, and low-income communities. She is now running for the office that regulates utilities in Arizona. Pratte holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. She is the Founder and CEO of Strongbow Strategies, a consulting firm that assists Tribes, governments, and businesses with technical, programmatic, and IT services. She also founded and served as the Executive Chair of Navajo Power, a public benefit corporation that develops clean energy projects on tribal lands.

An incumbent corporation commissioner, Air Force veteran and former Mesa City Council member. Thompson emphasizes reliable energy, ratepayer protection, responsible infrastructure investment and limiting unnecessary regulatory expenses.