Ben Shelly

Ben Shelly
7th President of the Navajo Nation
In office
January 11, 2011 – May 12, 2015
Vice PresidentRex Lee Jim
Preceded byJoe Shirley Jr.
Succeeded byRussell Begaye
5th Vice President of the Navajo Nation
In office
January 9, 2007 – January 11, 2011
PresidentJoe Shirley Jr.
Preceded byFrank Dayish
Succeeded byRex Lee Jim
Personal details
Born(1947-07-06)July 6, 1947
Thoreau, New Mexico, U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 2023(2023-03-22) (aged 75)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Martha Shelly

Ben Shelly (July 6, 1947 – March 22, 2023) was the 7th one term President of the Navajo Nation. Shelly was the first President to have been elected both President and Vice President of the Navajo Nation. He was also the first New Mexican Navajo to hold the Navajo Presidency.

Shelly died on March 22, 2023, at the age of 75.

References

  1. ↑ "Ben Shelly". Archived from the original on 2020-10-26. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  2. ↑ Calvin, Carolyn (2010-12-31). "Many firsts in primary, general elections". Navajo Times. Archived from the original on 2018-08-03. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
  3. ↑ Former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly dies at age 75