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Coverage dated December 30, 2025

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator from Colorado and Northern Cheyenne tribe member, dies at 92

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Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a Northern Cheyenne tribal chief who became a prominent American politician, has died.

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  1. NBC News

    Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92 (opens NBC News)

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    Campbell, a Democrat who stunned his party by joining the GOP, was known for his passionate advocacy of Native American issues as well as his unconventional appearance as a member of Congress.

  2. CBS News

    Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator from Colorado and Northern Cheyenne tribe member, dies at 92 (opens CBS News)

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    Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a Northern Cheyenne tribal chief who became a prominent American politician, has died.

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado dies at 92 (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    A member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe, Campbell was a military veteran, former Olympic judo athlete, cattle rancher and jewelry maker when he was elected as a Democrat to Congress in 1986.

  4. Colorado Public Radio

    Former Colorado Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell dead at 92 (opens Colorado Public Radio)

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    During his time in Congress, Nighthorse Campbell helped create National Parks and championed Native American issues.

  5. Roll Call

    Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell dead at 92 (opens Roll Call)

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    Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who first came to Congress as a Democrat but later switched to the GOP, has died at age 92.

  6. The Boston Globe

    Former US Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92 (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Campbell, a Democrat who stunned his party by joining the Republican Party, stood out in Congress as much for his unconventional dress.

  7. CNN

    Former Colorado Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell dies at 92 (opens CNN)

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    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.

  8. New York Post

    Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former US senator from Colorado, dead at 92 (opens New York Post)

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    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.

  9. Fox News

    Former Colorado Sen Ben Nighthorse Campbell dead at 92 (opens Fox News)

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    Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado died on Tuesday at age 92 of natural causes, according to his family.

  10. Los Angeles Times

    Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Former Colorado congressman and Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell has died

  11. Seattle Times

    Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, advocate for Indigenous issues, dies at 92 (opens Seattle Times)

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    He stood out in Congress as much for his unconventional dress — cowboy boots, bolo ties and ponytail — as his advocacy of American Indian issues.

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