Kelsey Begaye
Kelsey A. Begaye | |
|---|---|
| 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 | Marie Begaye |
| Occupation | Politician |
 | A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. (November 2016) |
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]
References
- ^ a b 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"
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