Voting is fundamental to our democracy. But, it took decades for most current day citizens to win the right to vote, including Native Americans. Today, they make up 6% of Arizona’s eligible voters and could be a powerful voting bloc. But that’s only if they can get to the polls. With the help of “Indian Country Today,” Matter of Fact visited the Hopi Reservation to understand the voting challenges Native Americans face.

Joie Chen is a special contributor for Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien.

Co-published with Matter of Fact.