Rex Lee Jim

Rex Lee Jim (1962 – February 24, 2026) was an American politician and writer. As a Navajo Council Delegate and Vice President of the Navajo Nation, he served under President Ben Shelly.^[1] Jim died on February 24, 2026, at the age of 63.^[2]

PresidentBen Shelly

Preceded byBen Shelly

Succeeded byJonathan Nez

Preceded byRaymond Jones

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Rex Lee Jim
8th Vice President of the Navajo Nation
In office January 11, 2011 – May 12, 2015
President	Ben Shelly
Preceded by	Ben Shelly
Succeeded by	Jonathan Nez
Member of the 20th & 21st Navajo Nation Council
In office January 14, 2003 – January 11, 2011
Preceded by	Raymond Jones
Succeeded by	Nelson Begaye
Personal details
Born	1962 (1962) Rock Point, Arizona, U.S.
Died	February 24, 2026 (aged 63) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.

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