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Former US Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a Northern Cheyenne leader and 1964 Olympic judo captain, was honored in multiple halls of fame for his advocacy and artistry.

  • Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a former US senator and representative from Colorado, died on Tuesday at the age of 92.
  • Campbell was the first Native American elected to the Senate since the 1920s and served two terms from 1993 to 2005.
  • A member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe, Campbell advocated for American Indian issues and sponsored legislation upgrading the site of the Sand Creek Massacre to a national park.
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Former Colorado Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell dies at 92

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the former senator and US representative of Colorado known for his passionate advocacy of Native American issues, died Tuesday. He was 92.

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Politico broke the news in on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
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