Ben Shelly

Ben Shelly (July 6, 1947 – March 22, 2023)[1] 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.[2] He was also the first New Mexican Navajo to hold the Navajo Presidency.

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

Shelly died on March 22, 2023, at the age of 75.[3]

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
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