Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell Dies at 92…!@#

Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell Dies at 92…!@#

Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a prominent figure in Western Colorado politics for decades, passed away on Tuesday from natural causes, as confirmed by his daughter, Shanan Campbell.

Campbell served two terms in the Senate representing Colorado after his tenure in the House of Representatives and the state legislature. He was ninety-two years old, the Colorado Sun noted. Suggested News Who Has the Cheapest Car Insurance In New York (Check Zip Code) More… 185 46 62 Vets Recommend This Simple Trick To Clean Your Dog’s Teeth In Seconds More… 214 54 71 Seniors Born 1939-1969 Receive 11 Benefits This Month If They Ask More… 685 171 228

Campbell is primarily recognized for his extensive political career, yet he also occupied several other distinguished positions, including service in the U.S. Air Force and membership on the U.S. Olympic Team. Campbell served in the Colorado state legislature from 1983 to 1986, subsequently completing three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Subsequently, he was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992, where he changed his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican in 1995. He held the position of chair of the Committee on Indian Affairs until the conclusion of his second term in January 2005. Campbell was the inaugural Native American to preside over the committee and the sole Native American to serve in the Senate throughout his two terms. A member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe, Campbell inadvertently entered his political career, according to former Colorado GOP Chairman Dick Wadhams, who led the organization from 2007 to 2011. Wadhams stated that Campbell entered a Democratic meeting in Durango and emerged as the nominee for state representative.

Colorado Leaders Pay Tribute to Campbell’s Legacy

Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert wrote on X,

Campbell is primarily recognized for his extensive political career, yet he also occupied several other distinguished positions, including service in the U.S. Air Force and membership on the U.S. Olympic Team. Campbell served in the Colorado state legislature from 1983 to 1986, subsequently completing three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Subsequently, he was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992, where he changed his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican in 1995. He held the position of chair of the Committee on Indian Affairs until the conclusion of his second term in January 2005. Campbell was the inaugural Native American to preside over the committee and the sole Native American to serve in the Senate throughout his two terms. A member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe, Campbell inadvertently entered his political career, according to former Colorado GOP Chairman Dick Wadhams, who led the organization from 2007 to 2011. Wadhams stated that Campbell entered a Democratic meeting in Durango and emerged as the nominee for state representative.