Carlyle Begay

 

 
Republican Carlyle Begay is a former member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 7 from 2013 to 2017. He was first appointed to the chamber on July 31, 2013, following the resignation of Jack C. Jackson, Jr. (D). He was sworn in to the chamber on August 6, 2013. Begay was a 2016 Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Arizona. He suspended his campaign on June 27, 2016, and endorsed Paul Babeu.  On November 23, 2015, Begay announced that he switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. In October 2020, he joined Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer, Donald Trump Jr. and others in launching the Native Americans for Trump coalition in Williams, Arizona. He served as the co-chair of the Native Americans for Trump 2020 coalition, together with fellow Navajo Sharon Clahchischilliage.
After Switching Parties, Carlyle Plans To Switch Clans
Jan. 10, 2018
Carlyle Begay Owes IRS Thousands Of Dollars
May 16, 2017
Carlyle Begay's Fake News Moment: He's Not A White House Employee, Despite Posts
Feb. 28, 2017
Navajo Arizona Lawmaker Switches From Democrat To Republican, Claims GOP Is "Party Of Progress"
Nov. 24, 2015
Arizona Senators Want To Make It Easier To Legislate Behind Closed Doors
Feb. 5, 2015
Residency Of New Legislator Begay Questioned
Aug. 6, 2013

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