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Carolyn Nelson
| Carolyn Nelson | ||
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| North Dakota State Senate District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1994-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 19 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Assistant Minority Leader, North Dakota State Senate | ||
| 2011-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| North Dakota State House of Representatives | ||
| 1986-1988, 1992-1994 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Dakota Agricultural College, 1959 | |
| Master's | North Dakota State University, 1960 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 8, 1937 | |
| Place of birth | Madison, WI | |
| Profession | Senior Lecturer, Emeritus in Mathematics, North Dakota State University | |
| Religion | United Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Nelson was a Legislative Coordinator/Lobbyist for the North Dakota Parent Teacher Association from 1979 to 1984. She worked as a Lobbyist for Higher Education Faculty from 1988 to 1990. She then worked as a Church Musician for the 1st United Methodist Church from 1968 to 1998. She was also a Lecturer on Mathematics at North Dakota State University from 1968 to 2002. Nelson has been a Church Music Director since 1970. She has also worked as a Consultant in Independent Sales from 1997 to the present. She is currently also a Senior Lecturer Emeritus in Mathematics at North Dakota State University. She has worked in that position since 2002.
Nelson received her BS in Math and Music from North Dakota State University in 1958. She went on to earn her MS in Education from North Dakota State University in 1960.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Government and Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nelson served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Government and Veterans Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nelson served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Government and Veterans Affairs | ||||
Elections
2010
Nelson won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate District 21, defeating Cindy Pfeiffer (R).[1][2]
Nelson was not opposed in the primary election on June 8, 2010.[3]
| North Dakota Senate, District 21 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Carolyn Nelson (D)
|
1,785 | 55.23% | ||
| Cindy Pfeiffer (R) | 1,433 | 44.34% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Nelson was re-elected to the 21st District Seat in the North Dakota State Senate, besting David Humphrey (R). [4] Nelson raised $6,285 for her campaign, while Humphrey raised $8,401. [5]
| North Dakota Senate, District 21 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Carolyn Nelson (D)
|
2,107 | |||
| David Humphrey (R) | 1,197 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Nelson received $7,550 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| North Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Carolyn Nelson's campaign in 2010 | |
| North Dakota Senate Democratic-NPL Caucus | $1,250 |
| North Dakota Association Of Telecommunications Cooperatives | $750 |
| Marathon Oil | $600 |
| North Dakota Association Of Realtors | $500 |
| North Dakota Long Term Care Association | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $7,550 |
2006
In 2006, Nelson collected $6,285 in donations.[7]
These were the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA SENATE DEMOCRATIC-NPL CAUCUS | $1,200 |
| DAK PAC | $1,000 |
| NORTH DAKOTA LIGNITE COUNCIL | $500 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $500 |
Personal
Nelson and her husband Gilbert have three children.
External links
- Biography from the North Dakota State Senate website
- Legislative profile Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
North Dakota State Senate District 21 1994–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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State of North Dakota Bismarck (capital) |
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