User:Zieglhar/Russell Begaye
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Russell Begaye | |
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8th President of the Navajo Nation | |
Assumed office May 12, 2015 | |
Vice President | Jonathon Nez |
Preceded by | Ben Shelly |
Personal details | |
Born | Shiprock, New Mexico |
Nationality | Navajo Nation and USA |
Residence | Window Rock, AZ |
Occupation | Public service; retired small business owner |
Russell Begaye is the president of Navajo Nation. He was elected to the office on April 4, 2015[1] and was sworn-in on May 12, 2015.[2] He is the second New Mexican Navajo to hold the Navajo Presidency. Begaye is a graduate of University of California, Los Angeles.
References
[edit]- ^ Skinner, Curtis. "Russell Begaye wins Navajo Nation presidency after delayed vote". Reuters. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
- ^ Smith, Noel Lyn. "Navajo President-elect Russell Begaye to take office Tuesday". Daily-Times. Retrieved 19 May 2015.