Russell Begaye

Russell Begaye
8th President of the Navajo Nation
In office
May 12, 2015 – January 8, 2019
Vice PresidentJonathan Nez
Preceded byBen Shelly
Succeeded byJonathan Nez
Personal details
BornShiprock, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of California, Los Angeles (BA)

Russell Begaye is a Navajo politician. He was the 8th president of Navajo Nation from May 2015 to January 2019. He was elected to the office on April 4, 2015 and was sworn in on May 12, 2015.

References

  1. ↑ Skinner, Curtis. "Russell Begaye wins Navajo Nation presidency after delayed vote". Reuters. Archived from the original on 20 May 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
  2. ↑ Smith, Noel Lyn (2015-05-10). "Navajo President-elect Russell Begaye to take office Tuesday". Farmington Daily Times. Archived from the original on 2015-05-14. Retrieved 19 May 2015.