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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2002

A surge in votes for Navajo Nation President Kelsey Begaye couldn't help the incumbent win re-election over challenger Joe Shirley Jr.

Shirley had taken the most votes in the tribe's primary. Begaye gained support but lost by more than 7,000 votes.

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Incumbents get boot in Navajo Nation vote (The Arizona Republic 11/8)
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Relevant Links:
Joe Shirley for President - http://joeshirleyjr.com
The Navajo Nation - http://www.navajo.org

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