Albert Hale

Albert A. Hale (March 13, 1950 – February 2, 2021) was an American attorney and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Arizona Senate from 2004 to 2011 and in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017.

Albert Hale
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 7th district
In office
January 15, 2013  January 9, 2017
Serving with Jennifer D. Benally
Preceded byRedistricted
Succeeded byEric Descheenie
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
In office
January 10, 2011  January 15, 2013
Serving with Tom Chabin
Preceded byChristopher Deschene
Succeeded byRosanna Gabaldón
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 2nd district
In office
January 12, 2004  January 10, 2011
Preceded byJack Jackson Sr.
Succeeded byJack Jackson Jr.
2nd President of the Navajo Nation
In office
January 10, 1995  February 19, 1998
Vice PresidentThomas Atcitty
Preceded byPeterson Zah
Succeeded byThomas Atcitty
Personal details
Born(1950-03-13)March 13, 1950
Ganado, Arizona, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 2021(2021-02-02) (aged 70)
Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationArizona State University, Tempe (BS)
University of New Mexico (JD)

A member of the Navajo Nation, Hale was elected as the tribe's president in 1994. He served until 1998, when he resigned to avoid facing prosecution for 50 felonies and misdemeanors related to theft and bribery. He was widely recognized as a staunch advocate for tribal rights and a key figure in upholding tribal sovereignty.

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