Jonathan Carter

Osiyo, Cherokee people. My name is Jonathan N. Carter, and I am honored to announce my candidacy for the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council – At-Large Member. As a U.S. Army veteran, former attorney, and tribal policy expert, I am dedicated to strengthening our Nation and ensuring that all Cherokee citizens—no matter where they live—have access to resources, representation, and opportunities.  
I served for nine years as a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Army, leading teams of soldiers in critical domestic operations. Before my military service, I earned my Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, receiving the American Jurisprudence Award in Federal Indian Law. As a licensed attorney, I focused on property and family law while also working with tribal governments on public health, employment, and self-determination.  
I am committed to protecting Cherokee sovereignty, expanding healthcare access, and ensuring financial accountability in tribal governance.