Former Colorado Senator and Tribal Member Ben Nighthorse Campbell Dies at 92
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Former US Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado, a Native American and Olympic judo gold medalist, known for his distinctive political career and advocacy for tribal rights, has died at age 92. He served in the military, was a prominent politician who switched from Democrat to Republican, and was the only Native American in the Senate at the time of his service.
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