Kelsey Begaye
Kelsey A. Begaye (born January 7, 1951) was elected the fifth president of the Navajo Nation in November 1998, defeating fellow Democrat Joe Shirley, Jr. in the general election.[2] In 2002, he lost to Shirley in his bid for reelection.[3]
Kelsey A. Begaye | |
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| 5th President of the Navajo Nation | |
| In office January 12, 1999[1] – January 14, 2003 | |
| Vice President | Taylor McKenzie |
| Preceded by | Milton Bluehouse Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Joe Shirley Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1951[1] Kaibito, Arizona |
| Nationality |  Navajo Nation and USA |
| Spouse(s) | Marie Begaye |
| Occupation | Politician |
References
- Rushlo, Michelle (December 12, 1999). "Navajo inauguration is all-day event". Associated Press. Eugene Register-Guard (page 3A). Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- DeFalco, Beth (November 3, 2002). "Navajo leader scrambling for support". Deseret News.
- "Joe Shirley elected Navajo Nation President"
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nelson Gorman Jr. |
Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council 1995–1998 |
Succeeded by Edward T. Begay |
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