Kelsey Begaye
Kelsey A. Begaye (January 7, 1951 – August 13, 2021)[1] 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][4][5]
Kelsey Begaye | |
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| 5th President of the Navajo Nation | |
| In office January 12, 1999 – January 14, 2003 | |
| Vice President | Taylor McKenzie |
| Preceded by | Milton Bluehouse Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Joe Shirley Jr. |
| 2nd Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council | |
| In office 1997–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Nelson Gorman |
| Succeeded by | Edward T. Begay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1951 Kaibito, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 2021 (aged 70) Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S. |
| Spouse | Marie Begaye |
| Education | College of Ganado |
References
- Rushlo, Michelle (December 12, 1999). "Navajo inauguration is all-day event". Eugene Register-Guard (page 3A). Associated Press. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- DeFalco, Beth (November 3, 2002). "Navajo leader scrambling for support". Deseret News.
- ""Joe Shirley elected Navajo Nation President"". Archived from the original on December 2, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
- Kelsey Begaye, fifth Navajo Nation president, dies at 70
- "Former Navajo Nation President Kelsey Begaye dies at age 70". www.theintelligencer.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2021.
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