Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Politician, athlete and rancher
Ben Nighthorse Campbell (born April 13, 1933) is a Cheyenne-American politician. He was a U.S. Representative from 1987 to 1993, and a U.S. Senator from Colorado from 1993 to 2005. He was a member of the Democratic Party, until Campbell switched to the Republican Party on March 3, 1995.[1]
Ben Campbell | |
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| Chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Inouye |
| Succeeded by | John McCain |
| In office January 3, 2001 – June 6, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | John McCain |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Inouye |
| United States Senator from Colorado | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Wirth |
| Succeeded by | Ken Salazar |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Strang |
| Succeeded by | Scott McInnis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benny Campbell April 13, 1933 Auburn, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1995) Republican (1995–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Linda Price |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | San Jose State University (BA) Meiji University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1951–1953 |
| Rank |  Airman Second Class E-4 |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
| Awards |  Korean Service Medal Air Medal |
References
change- ↑ "Ben Nighthorse Campbell Leaves Holland & Knight to Start Own Lobbying Shop". Retrieved August 1, 2016.
Other websites
change- United States Congress. "Ben Nighthorse Campbell (id: C000077)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Campbell Appearances on C-SPAN
- Retrospective Editorial, Boulder Weekly (2008): "Cherry Pickers Lose Elections"
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