Kelsey A. Begaye | |
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5th President of the Navajo Nation | |
In office January 12, 1999 – January 14, 2003 |
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Vice President | Taylor McKenzie |
Preceded by | Milton Bluehouse Sr. |
Succeeded by | Joe Shirley Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | January 7, 1951 Kaibito, Arizona |
Nationality |
Navajo Nation and USA |
Spouse(s) | Marie Begaye |
Occupation | Politician |
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. In 2002, he lost to Shirley in his bid for reelection.